Roy Lynn Scott, 73, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on February 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 30, 1951, in Fayetteville, Lynn was the son of the late Roy Leon Scott and Nannie Louise Scott. A 1970 graduate of Central High School. Mr. Scott started working at the age of 16 at Rambo Chevrolet. Later he served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Scott was a paint and body specialist with Logistics Readiness Center Maintenance Division from 1985 until retiring in 2018, from Northrop Grumman. Lynn attended Northside Church of Christ.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marcella McCorkle Scott; daughter, Julie Richardson, and her husband, Eric, of Madison, AL; beloved granddaughters, Nola Richardson and Erin Kate Richardson; sisters, Glennis Cole, Linda Farmer, Nancy Robinson, Sarah Renea DiMarco, and Teresa Scott, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Womack; and cousins, James Scott and Ronnie Scott.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home, with Bro. Ronnie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until 1 PM on Friday at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lincoln Medical Home Health and Hospice,106 Medical Center Blvd., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roy Lynn Scott.
Marcella and Julie I am so sorry for the loss of Lynn. I just found out and my heart breaks he was always good to me and treated me like one of your kid. He will be greatly missed.
I am praying for yall.
I love yall.
Love
Tiffany-Nave Billings
Lynn was a good neighbor & a long time friend. He will definitely be remembered. My prayers go out to his wife, daughter, grandchildren, son- in- law & all his family. RIP Lynn.
Marcella,
Prayers for you and your family . So sorry for your loss.
Ron and Jerrilyn Clayton
Marcella so sorry for your loss of your loved one God bless you and may he give you strength in days ahead
TO THE MOON and BACK
Your loving wife ( Corky)
Go rest high on that mountain for your work on earth is done
I will miss you so bad can’t wait to see you again ( Don’t forget that)
Marcella, I’m so sorry to hear of Lynn’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Marcella, I’m so sorry to hear about Lynn’s passing. Praying God will comfort you during this sad time.
Marcella so sorry thoughts and prayers are with you connie arnold
We are so sorry. He was A great person. Gods Bless the Family and Friends with Comfort and Peace in the days to Come.🙏❤️🙏
I was devastated to hear the news that my sweet neighborhood had passed away on Oak drive I have known Lynn and Marcella , since we moved to Oak drive when I was in high school in 1982 I moved away but later moved back and bought my parents house, what can I say about Lynn wife to know them both is to love them,, I’m not at home in Fayetteville on Oak drive at the moment ,but my heart hurts for y’all you are continuously in my thoughts, and always in my prayers, Love you sweet neighbor and friend Marcella, and Julie,
Marcella and family, I’m so sad to hear of Lynn’s passing. We always thought so much of him, a sweet, young gentleman. My prayers for comfort and peace to all the faamily.
To the Scott family we are so sorry of Lynn’s passing prayers for the family
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Lynn. He was a great friend of mine, and he will truly be missed by all of us who knew him as well as loved him. I appreciate all of the kind words of encouragement he always gave me as well as he always would tell me about how much he enjoyed my sermons. That always meant so much to me. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. If any of you need me for anything please don’t hesitate to call on me. Keep looking to the Lord for the Strength and Comfort that He Alone Can and Will Provide For You. Love You All.