Obituary of Johnny Lee Scott
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Johnny L. Scott, 67, of Callaway went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles "Goat" Scott; infant brothers, Larry Wayne and Charles Daniel Scott; and parents, Charles E. and Virginia F. Scott.
Surviving are his wife, Pam Pearson Scott; sons, Brian, Zachary and wife, Sonja; daughter-in-law, Sarah; grandchildren, Justin, Isis, Alex, Clay; and great-granddaughter, Mia.
In his younger days, Johnny was a musician, guitar was his favorite. A student of the American Civil War since first grade, he authored seven books in H. E. Howard's "Virginia Regimental History" series. He also contributed several articles for Simeon & Shuster's "Encyclopedia of the Confederacy".
Per Johnny's wishes a graveside celebration of life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Fair View Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Castleman officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. 366-0707
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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2016
Simpson Funeral Home
5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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April
Graveside Service
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Fair View Cemetery
3300 Melrose Ave. N.W.
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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Fair View Cemetery
3300 Melrose Ave. N.W.
Fair View Cemetery, Virginia, United States
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5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-0707
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