Thomas J. Scott

Thomas J. Scott, 71, of Bradenton, Fla. and Midland, passed away on March 25, 2012, following a brief illness. Tom was born on March 27, 1940, to Robert R. and LaVerne (Morris) Scott and grew up in the seventh-generation Scott family home in Covington, Ky.

A graduate of the University of Kentucky and Harvard Business School, Tom worked for The Dow Chemical Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He spent his business career in Midland, Hong Kong and Miami, Fla. He was a member of Harvest United Methodist Church, Bradenton, Fla., the Midland Country Club and Tara Golf & Country Club of Bradenton, Fla., where he was very active in the community as a past member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Finance Committee until his recent illness.

Tom is survived by his loving family, wife of 30 years, Connie; his two daughters, Susan (Steve) Brochhagen and Stephanie (Steve) Reaume, both of Midland; his stepsons, Jeff Miller of Carroll, Ohio and Steven (Jill) Miller of Midland; two grandsons who adored him, Tyler Miller of Carroll, Ohio and James Miller of Midland; a sister, Kay (Kim) Malone; two nieces of Villa Hills, Ky.; and brothers-in-law, Jim (Monna) O'Dell of Curtis, and Douglas O'Dell of Texas. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Lee O'Dell.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. The Rev. Catherine Chang of Memorial Presbyterian Church will officiate, with burial in Midland City Cemetery. Tom's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Harvest United Methodist Church in Bradenton, Fla., or the donor's favorite charity.