EDWARD EARL SCOTT
Aug. 26, 1933-July 12, 2016
Edward Earl “Ed” Scott, 82, Goldsboro, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ed was born in Robeson County, N.C., Aug. 26, 1933, to the late Shepard Scott and Carrie Faulk Scott.
He founded and operated Scott Heating and Air Conditioning until he retired in 1995.
Ed was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was active in the MarMac Community ballpark.
He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
A service to celebrate Ed’s life will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home, with the Rev. Billy Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Wayne Memorial Park with full military honors.
Ed is survived by his wife, Sylvia Hardee Scott; daughters, Gail S. Hines and husband, Neal, of Augusta, Ga., Susan S. Gurganus and husband, Danny, of Mount Olive and Helen E. Scott of Grantham; son, Eddie Scott and wife, Luanne, of Goldsboro; and brothers, Perry Scott of Sanford and Lloyd Scott of Lumberton.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Carrie Hines Jeffers, Jennifer Brill Powell, Rometa Eber, Taylor Scott and Jessica Harrison; two stepgrandchildren, Mandy Hutchinson and Blake Gurganus; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded by a special aunt and uncle, who raised him, Penny and Vada Coleman; his sisters, Margaret Gore and Inez Brock; and his brother, James Scott.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the home, 2810 Old Grantham Road, Goldsboro, N.C.
The family would like to express its appreciation for the compassionate care provided to Ed by his caregivers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on July 14, 2016 1:49 PM