John Henry Scott Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Henry Scott, 79, peacefully transitioned to a new adventure on November 25, 2020 at his home in Dumfries, Virginia surrounded by family. He was born in Magnolia, Mississippi in 1941 and was baptized as a young child at Greenfield Missionary Baptist Church in Louisiana. John was the husband of Helen Maude Scott for 50 years, son of the late Joe Scott and Lillie Scott, and one of five children. He is preceded by sister Lillie Scott and brother Joe Louis Scott. John graduated from Greenville Park High School in 1961 where he played football and later enlisted in the US Army. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and also served two tours in South Korea and Germany, and an assignment at the Headquarter Department of the Army’s Personnel Center where he managed assignment and training of all the army’s enlisted defense soldiers. John earned a BA degree in Management and Computer Information Systems from Park University and retired in 1993 after 30 years of service which earned him numerous honorable awards and medals. After retirement, he was a JROTC Instructor at McDonough High School in Maryland and spent 17 years as a bus driver for Fairfax County Public Schools. In addition to serving his country, John’s most prized profession was retirement. During his leisure, John organized the chess club in his community and taught chess strategies to students at a local church. He also enjoyed taking day trips to local museums and casinos, traveling to family reunions, attending his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, and being walked by his grand dog. He is survived by wife Helen, four daughters: Teresa Faye Henry and her spouse Tony Henry of Woodbridge, VA, Terri Scott of Minneapolis, MN, Pamela Scott of Woodbridge, VA and MaLyssa Scott of Arlington, VA. Also, grandchildren Taylor Henry, Toni Henry and Tyler Henry. John is also survived by sisters Ernestine Gore and Bernadine Cattaledge, and an army of nieces, nephews and cousins who loved him dearly. John Henry Scott was a generous and supportive husband, father, brother, and friend who may be gone from this earthly realm but will never be forgotten. May he enjoy his heavenly home. Due to COVID restrictions, John’s Homegoing Celebration will be broadcast virtually via Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/miller.f.home/ on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to Donate to Operation Gratitude https://giving.operationgratitude.com/give/140160/#!/donation/checkout in memory of John Henry Scott. Cards may be sent to: Attn: John Henry Scott ℅ Miller Funeral Home 3200 Golansky Blvd. Woodbridge, VA 22192

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John Henry Scott

November 25, 2020