Melvin Scott

Mr. Melvin Scott, age 67, of the Normantown Community, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at his home after sudden illness.  He was a native of Toombs County, lived in Normantown most of his life, and he attended Lyons Senior High School.  He was a truck driver and drove a log truck for many years with several companies.  Melvin enjoyed fishing, small engine repair, visiting with friends, and listening to his scanner.  Two sons, Jeremy Scott and Jesse Scott; granddaughter, Bailey Scott; father, Cecil Melvin Scott, Sr.; and former wife, Ruby Collins Scott, precede him in death.

His family includes one daughter, Crystal Gail Cox and husband Chris of Reidsville; four grandchildren, Bradley Scott, Cory Cox, Cole Cox, and J.J. Scott; his mother, Wilma Jackson Scott of Normantown; two sisters, Joann Scott Fulford and husband John of Alamo, and Linda Scott of Normantown; two brothers, Jerry Scott and wife Suzanne of Vidalia, and Dustin Scott of Warner Robins, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be Wednesday afternoon, January 29th, 2025, at 3:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Reverend Mitch Bellflower officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 until just prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 156, Vidalia, GA 30475.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements. 

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