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AIKEN - Mr. Mackey Scott, Jr., 88, loving husband of Barbara Raffield Scott, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Aiken's First Baptist Church with The Rev. Dr. Chris Masters officiating. Interment will be held privately in Historic Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
A lifelong resident of Aiken, Mr. Scott was the son of the late Mackey and Reda Cook Scott, Sr. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a graduate of Clemson University. Mr. Scott was a life-long farmer and was the owner and operator of Mackey Scott and Sons cotton gin. During his career, he won several awards for his outstanding work in the farming industry. He was a board member with Golden Harvest Food Bank, volunteered at ACTS, and was treasurer of Shaws Fork Baptist Church for 16 years and was also a deacon with the church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Scott is survived by his three daughters, Lindy Scott of Clinton SC , Anne Scott (Rick) Brewer of Greenwood, SC , Caroline Scott of Baltimore MD, and three sons; Mackey (Wanda) Scott III, Pat (Cathy) Scott, Cam (Lisa) Scott, all of Aiken and grandchildren; Michelle Scott Swain, Christopher Scott, Scott Brothers, Brandon Brothers, Lauren Scott McCauley, Joshua Scott, Bishop Scott, Kessler Scott, Hunter Scott, Amy Shirk, Keri Watt and a sister, Margaret Scott and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Kitty Scott Killingsworth and a brother, Dick Scott.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Thornwell Children's Home, Mackey and Barbara Scott Endowment Fund, 302 South Broad St. Clinton, SC 29325, Golden Harvest Food Bank, 81 Capital Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, or the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd, Lilburn GA 30047. The family would like to thank his caregivers, Melvin Thomas, Therese Redd, Jody Woodruff, the staff at Harbor Chase and a special thank you to Dr. Leo Muniz and his wife, Terry.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC.
His online guestbook may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com
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Helen Still
June 19, 2017
Ms Barbara, I just this morning discovered that Mr Mackey has passed on. So sorry for loss. He was a very kind a helpful man. He always tried to help in the community to make it a better place to live. My heart is sad for you and I understand your loss. Take care of yourself. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Helen Still
June 11, 2017
Barbara and family, Just heard of Mackey's passing. So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. From our hearts to yours, Von and Jean Hendrix
kathleen Graves
June 8, 2017
Caroline and Family - Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace & Blessings
Kathleen R. Graves
June 8, 2017
Dear Barbara and family,
We send our prayers and love for you & your family for the passing of Mackey. We pray in the coming days that your memories of love & sharing life together will give you comfort ! Mackey left his family a legacy of Love & he will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but in our community. Betty & Tom Thompson
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Dee Stanford
June 6, 2017
What a blessing he was to so many. Well done good and faithful servant. You will be missed by many.
Gail Brissey-Bryant
June 6, 2017
So Sorry for your lost. Your family always meant the world to me. Always enjoyed helping you with your banking.
June 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Know we are thinking and praying for all of you. Wesley & Mary Hellams
June 5, 2017
Dear Barbara and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mackey. We always enjoyed our visits together. Our love and prayers.are there for you all.
Andy and shirley
June 5, 2017
So sorry to hear about Mackey. Would love to be able to come to the service but unable to leave Frank for that long. Our prayers are for comfort & peace for you and your family.
Eddie & Karen Hunt
June 5, 2017
Ms. Barbara and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Mr. Mackey. We will be praying for all of you. With our deepest sympathy,
NANCY WATTS
June 5, 2017
Barbara, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this trying time.
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