Funeral service for Cecil Tate Scott, age 71, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Old Orchard Cemetery.
Cecil was born on September 8, 1947 in Marshall County, TN to the late James Fowler and Martha Simpson Scott. Mr. Scott served during Vietnam in the U.S. Army, and he earned his bachelors degree in Business from Middle TN State University. Cecil was co-owner of C & S Plastics until 2013, when he retired. After retirement, he enjoyed watching U.T. Football, NASCAR, and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Scott passed away on November 28, 2018 at his residence.
Survivors include his son, Jimmy (Louise) Scott of Franklin, TN; daughter, Amy Scott (Timothy) Clem of Ardmore, TN; grandchildren, Nora Scott, Amelia Scott, Logan (Olivia) Clem, Maggie Clem, Adam (Kelly) Clem, and Samantha Clem; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray Scott, and Larry (Nancy) Scott; sister, Kathy (Mike) Sorrells, and Barbara (Bill) Kreykembohm; and caregiver, Neal Scott.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM – 8 PM on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Cecil Tate Scott.
In lieu of flowers, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018, The family of Mr. Scott would also appreciate you donating blood at your local blood drive, in memory of Cecil.
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I am so sorry for your loss of Cecil,my condolences to the Scott’s families.John 11:25.
So sorry for the passing of Cecil. I have know him all my life and always considered him a close friend. Loved playing basketball with him Phil Cobb, who we also loss to early and Kaye Thompson after the season was over every year in high school. So sorry Neal my friend and your family. So sorry I couldn’t make it today. RIP Cecil
I am so sorry to know that Cecil has passed on. He was a good friend and neighbor.
I am so sorry to know that Cecil has passed on. He was a good friend and neighbor.
I am so sorry to know that Cecil has passed on. He was a good friend and neighbor.
So sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing..prayers and peace for the family
Jimmy,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
My family will keep you and your family in our prayers.
The Oakley Family
I found a new relative that I will never met in person. From all the tributes I know that I missed meeting a great person. I thank him for his service. May God bless his family and friends.
Johnny and I are so thankful that we were able to spend some time with Cecil recently. We have a long history with the Scott family. He will be greatly missed. Our love and sympathy goes out to Cecil’s family. God bless you all.
So sorry for the death of Cecil. He was a great person and will be missed. May God comfort each of you during this sad time and in the days to follow . You are in my????
I never met Cecil, but I know that his impact and influence that he had on his family and those around him will continue on for generations. Stay strong Scott family. We’re thinking about you. From the Travis family, GA.
Kathy and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. He was such a sweet man. and was a good neighbor when I lived beside him. He will be missed my many.
I was so sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. I am praying that God will comfort you all.
A tremendous loss. Prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
To the Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed seeing Cecil and stopping to chat with him about his family. He was so very proud of them! May God comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time.
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy’s dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To my brother and the rest of the family, so sorry for your loss. Mr Cecil was a great man heaven has truly gotten an angel. God bless love you all
I’m so sorry for this sweet family’s loss. Cecil was a kind man. Praying for you all ??
Guys I am so sorry for your loss. Cecil will be greatly missed. He was a good friend and I loved him. Please submit his picture to the Warrior Exhibit at the Recreation Center here in Fayetteville. We would be honored to have his picture!
Cecil was a great man. He shall be missed. I am sorry for his loss & am praying for his beloved family & caregiver. His sacrifice in Vietnam being exposed to Agent Orange caused his calamity with Leukemia & Lymphoma. I will never forget you & your comrades sacrifice in Vietnam. You now belong to Heaven’s best. I know God has a great honor in Heaven for you. RIP