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JAMES SCOTT Obituary
JAMES M. SCOTT "Jim" (Age 78)
Of Fairfax, VA, passed away on April 13, 2017, of complications from Alzheimer's. He is survived by his wife Nancy Cromwell Scott, daughters Catherine "Casey" Laxton (Billy), Mary Alice (Brian Marshall), and granddaughter Meredith. Born in Galax, VA, and raised in Winchester, VA, Jim graduated from Handley HS. A proud Bachelor's and Master's degree graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he later earned an MPA at George Mason University.Jim served the Fairfax community as a member of the Board of Supervisors (1972-1986), the Virginia House of Delegates (1992-2014), and the Inova Health System staff (1986-2011).A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, May 6, 2 p.m. at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center, 3225 Gallows Rd., Fairfax.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jim's name to the Insight Memory Care Center, Fairfax, VA; Homestretch, Falls Church, VA; or Northern Virginia Family Service, Oakton, VA.
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Linda Stone
June 8, 2017
Nancy, I just saw that Jim passed away in April. I don't know if you remember me but Jim was an early mentor of mine. I met him in the George Rawlings campaign in 1970 or so, worked for him at the Suburban Institute and then in his office as supervisor. I remember when he met you and when you began dating and I may have met your girls on a later visit. I moved from Falls Church to North Carolina then South Carolina then Washington State where I recently retired after a 30 year career as a child advocate and anti-hunger advocate. I have such warm memories of Jim, or as I called him, Jimmer. I was really ill suited for both jobs I had with Jim. I screwed up the accounting system at the Sub Institute and was incredibly bad at constituent relations when he was a supervisor. Yet, he still supported and challenged me. As I look back on it, he was the first true advocate I knew and he changed my life forever. I walked down the dementia path with both my father and mother over a number of years. The loss is enormous and painful and I congratulate you on the quality of your journey as you outlined in the column I read. Much love, Linda
Russ and Emily Potts
May 11, 2017
Dear Nancy:
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please know we are thinking of you and your family and have you in our prayers.
You already know this, but Jim was a great man, a dear friend, and a legislator that I looked up to and admired.
He was a man of conviction, character, and strong principles who was never afraid to take on a tough challenge.
Jim, Al Smith, and I were all very proud of our Handley High School roots and we shared many great stories about our beloved alma mater.
Jim is irreplaceable because they simply don't make elected officials like him anymore. He served for all the right reasons: his love of Virginia, his desire to help people, and his dedication to his fellow man.
Love and God bless.
Your friends always,
Russ and Emily Potts
May 6, 2017
Dear Nancy, MaryAlice, and Casey,
We are so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful man, husband, and dad. He gave so much to the community and to the Dunn Loring Swim Team for years. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Maryann, Frank, Kathleen, Patrick and Colleen Gallagher
Karen Drenkard
May 5, 2017
Dear Nancy and Mary Alice and Casey,
Our hearts are heavy to learn of the passing of Jim. He was an amazing Dad and husband and his accomplishments helped so many. We lift him up in prayer, and your family for healing and grace. What a great man, and we are blessed to have his presence in our lives. Our love to you amazing Scott women, Love, The Drenkard Family - Karen, Graham, Jenny, Scott and Mark
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George Doumar
April 29, 2017
So sorry to read of Jim's passing. He always fought for ideals in which he believed, and our community is now a lesser place without him.
Tina Stephens
April 19, 2017
Dear Nancy, Casey, and Mary Alice,
We are so saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He was a really decent and hard working man, and our community benefited so much for having him represent us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can help you with, don't hesitate to let us know.
Tina and Jim Stephens
April 15, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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