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Melvin John Scott Sr.

1941 - 2019

Melvin John Scott Sr. obituary, 1941-2019, Houma, LA.

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Melvin Scott Obituary

Melvin John Scott Sr. was born on August 22, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed away on Friday March 15, 2019. Son of the Late Charles Scott Sr. and the Late Mamie Scott. Beloved husband of Jean Scott. Father of Sharon Scott Cummings and Melvin Scott Jr. Grandfather of Ashley, Misha Mishawn, Joshua, Malcolm, Matthew, Marcus, Kelsey, and Candace. Great Grandfather of Trenton. Brother of Gerald Scott (Jennette), Wallace Scott, and Gwendolyn Jackson, and the late Charles, Hubert, Jerome, and Marvin Scott. Also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and close friends. All are invited to attend the Visitation on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home 2120 Jackson Ave. from 10:00 a.m until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2019.

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Leon & Debra Lee Martin

March 21, 2019

To Jean & Family,

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your Family,

I am so sorry for your loss
I am asking that GOD fills your
heart and mind with hope and peace
that surpasses all understanding. In
this tough time in your life, may our friendship and heartfelt condolences
bring you comfort in Jesus name.

Melvin will be greatly missed...

LTC John R Ware, II

March 20, 2019

My condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God hold you in the hollow of his hand as you go through this time of sorrow.

Joyce Miller

March 19, 2019

Our condolences to Mrs. Scott and the remainder of the Scott family. Horn Lake Cove (Memphis) will forever cherish the memories. We love you.
Miller Family

Eloise Sandifer

March 19, 2019

Know that your family is in my prayers .

Conchetta Russell

March 19, 2019

My Condolences to my family. May my Uncle Melvin Rest In Peace

Larry James

March 19, 2019

May your family be blessed because of you!

Ron & Elanda Whittington

March 19, 2019

May God grant you comfort at this time.

Bonny Askew

March 19, 2019

My condolences to our brother Melvin and his family. Bonny Askew. Rome GA.
100 Black Men of Rome and NWGA.

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MONICA McCHRISTIAN

March 18, 2019

PRAYING WITH YOU and PRAYING FOR YOU. The Mc CHRISTIAN FAMILY

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20

Visitation

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

Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

Mar

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

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