James Michael Scott

Mr. James Michael Scott, 78, of Midway St., died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his daughter's home in Indian Trail.?He was born on June 7, 1947, in Rowan County, to the late James Ellis and Edith Pauline Trexler Scott. Mr. Scott graduated from Davie County High School and attended barber school in Winston-Salem. A short time later, he joined the U.S. Army, serving for two years during Vietnam, and was a Purple Heart and Air Medal recipient. He worked at Burlington Mills for several years before joining the Davie County Sherriff's Department, where he served as Juvenile Officer, Magistrate, and Officer. Mr. Scott later retired as a Police Officer from the VA Hospital in Salisbury.?In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Shaver; and a nephew, Tony Hutchens.?Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Parker (Rodney); two grandchildren, Madison Hamilton (Dominick) and Chandler Parker (Carrie), a great-grandchild, Everly Rae Parker, all of Indian Trail; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and longtime friend, Howard “Hutch” Hutchens.?A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, at Rowan Memorial Park in Salisbury, with Rev. Allen Mullins officiating.?In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for Davie County D.A.V., 1958 U.S. Hwy 601 South?Mocksville, NC 27028 or to First Baptist Church of Cooleemee, P.O. Box 518, Cooleemee, NC 27014.