John Geary Scott, 86, of Fredericksburg died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Hughes Home.
Mr. Scott was a U.S. Navy veteran having served as a submariner in the South Pacific during WWII. He retired from Underwriters Laboratories and was a member of Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Tina Critzer and her husband, Harry of Stafford County; four grandchildren, Christopher Scott Critzer and Justin Michael Critzer both of Stafford County, Benjamin Baker Scott of Lafayette, OR and Dorene Scott Schwarz of Klamath Falls, OR; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Doris Ball Scott; and a son, John Ball Scott.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Friday, August 3 at Fletcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church in King George. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, 171 Warrenton Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22405.
Mr. Scott was a fine husband and father, and I also respected him greatly for his service to the United States and to freedom during World War II.
Mr. Scott was a good neighbor and coparishoner.He always showed interest and love for our children.His mind was keen to the end and that is a blessing.
JOHN LIVED AND BREATHED HIS SUBMARINES. HE HELD STRONG RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND COULD DISCUSS MUCH THEOLOGY. HE DEARLY LOVED HIS FAMILY. HE”LL BE SORELY MISSED
JJOHN LOVED HIS FAMMILY, SUB MARINES AND HIS RELIGION. HE’LL BE SORELY MISSED
Pop Pop Scott was a wonderful man. He wrote letters and sent valentines and regaled my brother and I, when we were kids, with stories of our Dad’s childhood and his military service. As we grew older, he shared his wisdom filled with God’s love and acceptance. I will never forget him, and am gladdened to believe he is with his Savior and his loving wife.
Dear Scott Family – Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Scott a few times, he was a very nice man.
Dear Scott Family – Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.