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David Scott Obituary

"King" David Scott, 65, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to "King" David's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Friday, October 24, 2025, from 10 am to 11 am at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Quincy, IL. A Memorial Service will follow at 11 am Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Quincy. O'Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home is handling the arrangements.

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Published by Herald-Whig on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Rev Dane Humphrey

October 23, 2025

Rest in Heaven King David. You were definitely one of kind. God uses everyone and He used you to touch alot of People. Now you are in the arms of True King of Kings. Rest Well. God Bless your family Prayers their comfort. Rev. Dane Humphrey

Bonnie Jean

October 19, 2025

David was a friend of mine, he mowed for me a few times and was quick to lend a helping hand. I have the same name as his mother, Bonnie Jean, he got a kick out of that. My sympathy goes out to the family and his friends

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Quincy, IL

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24

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Quincy, IL

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1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301

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