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Lelton Scott Obituary
Funeral services for Lelton B. Scott, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at Baldwin Heights Baptist Church, the Rev. Steve Rodgers and Dr. David McGowin officiating, with entombment in Cullman Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Scott passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, at Princeton Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1926, to Claude Franklin and Jessie Inez Henry Scott. He was the owner of Scott's Marina. He was a member of Baldwin Heights Baptist Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran and loved his country. he was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of over 50 years, Willadean Hulsey Scott; and three brothers, Joseph Eron Scott, J.C. Scott and an infant brother.
Survivors include his wife, Melba Jean Scott; a son, Donald R. Scott; a daughter, Connie (Don) Bangle; a stepson, Randy (Kim) Lindsey; two stepdaughters, Lisa (Frank) Posey and Carole (Drew) DeShazo; six grandchildren, Scott (Tina) Romig, Matthew Bangle, Angelica Scott, Josh Scott, Ryan Scott and Rochelle Scott; three great-grandchildren, Olivia Romig, Claire Romig and Jaedon Scott; six stepgrandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Koswoski, Ryan Posey, Brandon (Stacy) Lindsey, Tiffanie Lindsey, Lindsey DeShazo and Jackson DeShazo; a stepgreat-grandchild, Finley Koswoski; and a host of family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Baldwin Heights Baptist Church's New Addition Building Fund, 2489 U.S. Highway 278 West, Cullman, AL 35057; or Hospice of Cullman County, P.O. Box 1108, Cullman, AL 35056-1108.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmantimes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
5 Entries
December 30, 2009
Dear Melba,Randy,Kim and Family,
Michael and I would like to extend our
deepest sympathy in your loss. You are
all in our prayers.
Michael and Shelia Poe
Michael & Joan Cruce
December 29, 2009
Dear Connie and Family,
Michael and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy in your loss. Please know that your Daddy is in a better place.
Ann Anderson
December 29, 2009
Dear Connie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Willette Bagwell
December 29, 2009
Dear Melba, Randy, Kim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one anytime of year is difficult, but this time of year can seem the hardest. You are all in my prayers.
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Vicki Rodgers
December 28, 2009
I've enjoyed the visits I've had with you. It is without doubt that Lelton will be missed. May God bless you with wonderful memories and may you find strength in Him to carry you.
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