Jeffrey Michael Scott

Jeffrey Michael Scott, 54, of Bear Creek, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6th, 2025.

Jeff was born on February 28th, 1971, in Chatham County, to Mike and Hazellean Gaines Scott.

Jeff worked for the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department in several positions in his earlier years. He then went to work for the DMV as a Lieutenant where he retired at the age of 48. He was presently employed at Mountaire Farms as a Security Supervisor. Jeff liked reading books, collecting coins, working out, loved history, and looking for shark teeth at the beach.

Jeff is survived by his parents, Mike and Hazellean Scott of Bear Creek; his daughter, Amber Bonde and her husband Thomas of Fort Benning, GA; his son, Tyler Scott and his significant other, Adaishia Strickland of Pittsboro; his grandchildren, Emma Bonde and Hadley Strickland; his sister, Rhonda Smith and her husband, Tim of Bear Creek; and nephews and niece, Michael Smith (Micaiah), Matthew Smith, and Ashley Smith.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at 2 pm, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. A private graveside will be held at a later date. Pastor Darrell Gaines will be officiating the service.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Scott family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com