John Gilbert Scott

Date of Death: December 6, 2009

Rev. John G. Scott Sr.

Rev. John G. Scott Sr., 79, of Winchester, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009.

The youngest of 11 children, to the late Preston and Fleeta Scott, he was born in 1930 in Woodstock, Virginia. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1950 and completed a tour in Western Germany. Upon his return, he began his theological studies and was later licensed and ordained as a Baptist preacher in 1961.

While completing his studies, he worked for the federal government, GSA, for 21 years. In 1975, he began working at the Winchester Medical Center as Supervisor of Environmental Services; where he retired after 20 years of service.

During all of this time, Rev. Scott served as pastor of St. John Baptist Church, Salem Luray, VA, Cochran Chapel Church, Mint Springs, VA, and Central Union Baptist Church, Craigsville, VA, concurrently for 14 years. During that time he would pastor at any one of these three churches each Sunday.

In 1978, he accepted the position of Senior Pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, in Winchester, VA. While there he served as president of the Brackett Morrell Baptist Association of the ABCOTS and he also served as Past Master of King Hiram Masonic Lodge no. 53. He retired from Mt Carmel in 1996 and later served as Spiritual Director/Associate Minister at St. Luke Baptist Church, Berryville, VA; under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Charles Dekle.

Throughout the years, Rev. Scott continued to provide leadership, guidance and support throughout the community and local churches through his preaching, teaching, singing, stewardship, pastoral counseling and consultation-all through the word of God.

Although dedicated to his spiritual work, he was also an extremely devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Uncle “Johnnie” to his entire family with whom he loved.

He is survived by his lovely wife of 57 years, Lucille E. Scott; three children, Carolyn Smith, of Reston, VA, John G. Scott Jr., of Winchester, VA, and Joyce S. Price, of Upper Marlboro, MD, and his sister, Fleeta Ruffin, Capital Heights, MD; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and four brothers.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church with Reverend Gilbert Mack officiating. Interment will be in Orrick Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia. Friends may call prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 AM.

His family will receive loved ones, family and friends, Friday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Winchester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue Suite B, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

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Rev. John G. Scott Sr. Rev. John G. Scott Sr., 79, of Winchester, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2009. The youngest of 11 children, to the late Preston and Fleeta Scott, he was born in 1930 in Woodstock, Virginia. After high school, he enlisted in the United StatesContinue Reading

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In honor of John Gilbert Scott, Wini Parker lit a candle.

My deepest sympathy to the Scott family...I will always treasure Rev Scott guidance, leadership and encouragement he has given me through the years. He was truly a man standing boldy in the Presence of God and I am blessed by knowing him... Wanda Allen

Mrs. Scott and Family, My deepest and sincere sympathy go out to you and the family. Rev. Scott (or as I called him Rev. John and "Speedy") was a very dear person to me. I grew to love and respect him. He would always ask if I was behaving myself and I would say of course and he would look at me like "yea, right!!". I will truly miss him. He has gone home to be with the Lord and has received his crown and I know we will all see him again. Rest in Peace "Speedy". I'll miss you. Jovita Reynolds

My heart became very heavy when my sister, Jovita, sent me word that Rev. Scott had passed away. We have truly lost a dedicated soldier. While seemingly quiet in nature, his faith in God and his steadfastness to proclaim the word was unwavering. I always enjoyed hearing him preach. I and St. Luke will certainly miss his presence and his wisdom. But his journey is now complete and he rests with angels. My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Scott, John and your family. Rev. Scott may be gone, but he most certainly will never be forgotten. God bless. Sandy Reynolds

I remember Rev. Scott as a warm, kind-hearted man who lived the life he preached. My favorite memory is of him singing "Precious Lord". He will forever live in our hearts. Nancy Finley Barbour

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In honor of John Gilbert Scott, Andria Humbert Livingstone lit a candle.

As I remember Rev. John Scott, I will think of the many years we were next door neighbbors in Woodstock and the many joyous memories he and my brothers and sisters shared together. We called him "Johnny Scott" then. At a very young age he was preaching to us all. He and my brother (Henry, nicknamed Boonie) joined the Army at the same time. All the memories of him will forever remain in my heart especially his deliverance of God's messages and his singing. Of all the many, many songs that he sang, there are two songs that will always remind me of him and they are: "If I can be of some help to somebody as I pass along the way, than my living will not be in vain" and my favorite is "My Desire". The words are a perfect description of him and how he lived his life. "It's my desire to do some good thing every day, It's my desire to help to fallen by the way, It's my desire to bring back those who've gone astray, It's my desire to be like my Lord. It's my desire to bring some wonderer to the fold, It's my desire to shelter someone from the cold, It's my desire to do Thy will as I am told, It's my desire to be like my Lord. It's my desire to see His face when life is done, It's my desire to meet the Father and the Son, It's my desire to hear Him say "my child, well done, It's my desire to be like my Lord." Rev. John Scott lived up to and completed all his desires and God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard for him to climb. He knew he was suffering and was in pain and would not get well on earth again. So, God closed his weary eyelids and whisipered "peace be thine my child, come home, job well done." It has saddened us all for Rev. Scott to leave us but his spirit will always watch over us and when we make the journey, I know Rev. Scott will be there with God smiling with open arms welcoming us. With love and deepest sympathy to his wife, Lucille; his children and his sister Rebecca (Fleeta) Ruffin. Delores Dyer Woodstock, Virginia.

Proverbs 20:6 "Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?" Rev. John Scott was truly a kind, faithful, humble man of God who did not proclaim his own goodness, but instead he let his light shine so men could see his good works and glorify God, His Father, in Heaven. My family has known Rev. Scott and his family for as far back as I can remember. I can imagine the Lord said to him on December 6th, "Well done, well done, my good and faithful servant. Enter now into thy rest." Wini Clark Parker on behalf of my mother, Anne Brown Clark, my late father, Bobby Ray Clark, and my brothers -- Robert ("Robbie") Clark and Timothy ("Timmy") Clark.

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He was the greatest person, always kept God first, and now he is in His safety.

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I have known the family since I was a child. Since singing is very close to my heart, I always remember him singing at church. My mother always loved to hear him sing. Rev. Scott seemed to always have a gentle spirit. He was a true man of God. My mother had the utmost love and respect for him, his wife and the entire family as I do. He was my mothers pastor for many years as well as mine. He will be greatly missed, not only by his family but by those of us who felt like a part of the Scott family and loved them. I consider him one of the greatest men I ever will know.

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