Funeral services for Joseph "Joe" Scott Jr., 80, of Cornelia, were held Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. The Rev. Ann Nicely officiated. Mr. Scott lie in state from 8:30 a.m. until the service hour. Interment followed in Level Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Scott passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.
Born Jan. 4, 1942, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Joe Scott Sr. and Charity Moss Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Maggie Gibson; first cousin, Mildred Moss; and son, Tony Scott.
Mr. Scott retired from Cornelia Veneer after 35+ years of service. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his garden and also enjoyed flowers, old cars, guns, and listening to music. He especially loved his family and his church family at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Connie Swilling Scott of the home; daughters, Sandra Wilson Holloway of Stone Mountain, Beverly Scott of Los Angeles, California, Maria Scott (Michelle) of Cornelia, and Pamela Hardeman (Charles) of Commerce; daughter-in-law, Denene Scott of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Tinisha Combs, Darius Maxwell, Joshua Scott, Selethia Gregory (Steven), Amberly Evans (Jarrell), Nyah Williams, Hannah Scott, Ryan Taylor (Jaylene), and Erin Taylor; a host of great-grandchildren; a very special, treasured cousin, within the home, Joyce Latner; special friends, Marvin and Ben; first cousin, Ralph Beckham; Kenny Pettijohn; and a host of other relatives and friends.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.