Samuel Pryse Scott Jr

Samuel Pryse Scott Jr obituary, Irvine, KY

Samuel Pryse Scott Jr

Samuel Scott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Warren F. Toler Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.
Samuel Pryse Scott Jr., age 77, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Marcum and Wallace Hpsoital following a short illness. He was born September 5, 1948, in Estill County, and was the son of the late Samuel Pryse Scott Sr. and Francis Lilly Embry Scott. He retired from CSX and he was of the Christian Faith. Samuel loved his family and friends, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He had lived in Estill County for most of his life. He is survived by :
His wife of 57 years: Sharon Kay Mayewski Scott
1 son: Samuel E. (Jennifer) Scott - Virginia
3 sisters: Linda Scott - Madison Co.
Karen (Mark) Dikeman - Burnside
Deb (Gordon) Catlett - Lawrenceburg
1 brother: Mark Lilly - Lawrenceburg
1 grandchild: Caleb Scott
First Cousin: Kay (Luther) Richardson
Several adopted grandchildren
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 sister, Barbara Tipton.
A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, October 15, 1 PM, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Skip Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12 to 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Childrens Hospital at stjude.org or 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105

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