Fred Estaire Scott

Scott, Fred Estaire entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the age of 77. He was
born on October 2, 1945, and was a native of Jefferson, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Reverend Joseph Scott, Sr. and Ernestine Howard Scott, his Godmother, Denise Williams, who reared
him; his brothers Earl “Buster” Brown, Larry Brown, Michael Randolph Scott and sister Beverly Brown
Holden. He is survived by 3 brothers: Joseph Scott, Jr. of Kenner, LA, Renold Scott (Sandra) of Gretna, LA
and Terrance Scott, Sr. of St. Louis, MO. 3 sisters: Joyce Scott Recard of Baytown, TX, Gwendolyn Scott
White of Humble, TX and Emma Scott Warren of Atlanta, GA. He also leaves to cherish his memory a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was Godfather to Renѐ Andrѐ Bryant, Terrance
Chapman and Stacy Scott. He graduated from John H. Martyn High School in 1965 and earned a music
degree from Dillard University. He also served in the United States Army. Fred was a member of Glory
Land Mt. Gillion Baptist Church of New Orleans, under the leadership of Reverend Norman Stovall. He
was a member of the Young Men of Distinction Elks Lodge #1677 and the Imperialistic Choir. Music was
his passion, and he was a citywide organist who played at many churches in Orleans and Jefferson
Parishes. Relatives, friends and church members are invited to attend funeral services at Marine &Mt.
Moriah Community Church, 3034 Andover Street, Jefferson, LA, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at
11:00 A. M., Reverend Norman Stovall officiant. Visitation at 10:00 A. M. until the service begins.