George Marshall Scott, Sr., age 86, passed away on July 10, 2018 surrounded by his three children.
A native of Athens and a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church, Athens, George was born on September 9, 1931 to Eugene Howard Scott, Sr. and Estelle Miller Scott, deceased. He graduated from Athens High School and the University of Georgia where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. George served in the United States Air Force as a pilot and supply officer. Following his time in the service, he worked in the textile industry and was an executive for Johnson & Johnson and later J.P. Stevens. George was a loving and devoted husband, an incredibly supportive father and exceptional grandfather to Mary Tanner Scott, Madeline Rene Long, David Miles Clay, Meredith Lynn Clay and Allison Grace Clay. He will be missed by many friends. Whether it was following his passion for duplicate bridge or attending theatre and musical performances each season, he brought a sense of gentle Southern grace and character to everything he did. Most notably, he always delivered his unconditional support and love when called upon by family or friends.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Floyd Scott; his parents; siblings, Eugene Scott Jr., Connie Scott, Nan Whitehead, Stella Hiers, and Marie Scott. George is survived by three children, George Marshall Scott, Jr. (Barbara) Canton, GA, Jennifer Clay, (Paul) Knoxville, TN, and Ellen Long, (Shepherd) Kennesaw, GA. He is also survived by his brother Julian Scott and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Sunday July 22, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Oconee Hill Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Athens, GA, with Dr. John Kipp and Dr. Bruce Lancaster officiating. Family and friends are invited to greet the family after the memorial service in the church Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Athens or the Oconee Hill Cemetery: Capital Campaign Donation.

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