Paul Scott

Paul Scott, 84, of Brooklyn, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, into the arms of Jesus, while surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his own home. Born on July 14, 1935 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Alonzo and Nancy (Atwood) Scott. The youngest child of thirteen, Paul was raised in the hills and hollers of Snake Ridge, Sheff Ridge and Shuck’s Creek. Needed at home to plant fields, tend to the animals and repair broken machinery, he only attended school for a short time. On April 30, 1955, Paul married his soul mate, Jewell, who he referred to as his “little jewel”. The two then made their northern pilgrimage to Indiana in search of work. His mechanical talent opened many opportunities for employment. Paul found work at Waverly Asphalt & Pavement and later for Hydraulic Pressed Brick. His bosses recognized Paul’s unique talent to fix absolutely anything, and they also saw his loyalty and friendship. Paul founded the Way of the Cross Full Gospel Tabernacle Church on December7, 1999, where he was the head minister until recently retiring. Paul spent his free time working in his garden, tinkering with machines and planting God’s seed. A humble and smart man, he was a self-taught master fabricator. He loved people, never met a stranger, often going out of his way to help others. A true man of faith, Paul led by example, often telling stories to further his teachings of the Lord’s ways. He believed hate was the strongest of words, and God equals love. He took his family responsibility seriously, keeping his children in line. A good husband, father and Papaw, Paul held his family high. He will be deeply missed by all who were given the opportunity to know and love him. Along with his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his siblings, Dellie, Ben, Maudie, Mattie, Jack, Sam, Leslie, Pallen Scott, Alice Passmore, Josh and Caleb Scott, and Mary Barlow. Paul is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, Jewell Catherine (Burchett); children, Gary Scott (Alesa) of Brooklyn, Jeanie Scott of Franklin, Tom Scott (Tammy Randolph), Rodney Scott (Charity) both of Mooresville, and Paula Hansel (James) of Brooklyn; grandson, Nathan V. Scott (Valerie Cox) of Bloomington; six step grandchildren, eight step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6pm, on Sunday, July 21, 2019, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at the Monrovia Christian Church at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019. James Hansel and Marvin Barlow will officiate, and burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Way of the Cross Full Gospel Tabernacle Church Benevolent Fund. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Paul Scott

July 14, 1935 - July 17, 2019