Curtis Scott (1925 - 2014)

Born 20 Sep 1925 in Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Died 17 Feb 2014 at age 88 in Virginia, United States

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Biography

Curtis Sott was born on 20 Sep 1925 in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States, son of William Henderson Scott (1881–1976) and Allie Fair Hunsucker (1909–1982)^[1].

He (age 21), son of William Scott & Allie Hunsucker, married Mavis Purkey (age 21) on 25 Oct 1946 in , Wise, Virginia, United States.^[2]

Jack died on 17 Feb 2014, aged 88. Jack was buried in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, United States with a death date of 17 Feb 2014.^[3]

Per FindAGrave:

"Mr. Jack Curtis Scott, 88 of Ararat, VA passed away at Blue Ridge Nursing Home Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born in Harlan, KY on September 20, 1925 to the late William and Allie Kares Scott. Mr. Scott bravely served in the U.S. Army from December 21, 1943 until March 14, 1946. He retired from Vero Beach Lincoln Mercury and was a member of The Fellowship Church in Ararat. He loved life and relished the time he had with his family and friends. Mr. Scott was an avid gardener, growing beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables. He was also known for his wood working talents and the exquisite furniture he made. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jean Scott; a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Roland Harris; a son, Donald C. Scott of Jacksonville, FL; a step-daughter, Patricia Hiatt; step-son, Rodney Hiatt and his wife, Barbara; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Scott was preceded in death his first wife, Mavis Purkey Scott; a sister, Geneva Scott and a brother, Dewey Scott. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at The Fellowship Church in Ararat, VA with Rev. Monte Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 12:00 pm until the time of the service. Interment will be at Powell Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to The Fellowship Church, PO Box 80, Ararat, VA. 24053."

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Kentucky, Vital Record Indexes, 1911-1999"
   citing Birth, Letcher, Kentucky, United States, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort
   FamilySearch Record: QKH2-PCKM (accessed 2 March 2024)
   Curtis Scott born on 20 Sep 1925, child of Allie Hunsaker, in Letcher, Kentucky, United States.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 101168373; Image number: 291
   FamilySearch Record: QVBB-VP8D (accessed 2 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TR-13SW-9
   Jack Scott (21) marriage to Mavis Purkey (21) on 25 Oct 1946 in , Wise, Virginia, United States.
3. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #125270993 (accessed 2 March 2024)
   Memorial page for Jack Curtis Scott (20 Sep 1925-17 Feb 2014), citing Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Esther Johnson (contributor 47366941).

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