Walter Scott, Jr. was born August 20, 1951 to the late Walter Lee Scott, Sr. and Corrine B. Scott in Vance County, North Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Maria Parham Health Hospital.

He lived in the Greystone Community most of his young life before moving to Philadelphia for a short period of time. He returned to Henderson in the late seventies and remained in the city until his death.

He attended Henderson Institute High School and was a great baseball player for the school. He later played community league baseball for Carver Eagles, Vance Vikings and Dabney Mets.

He joined St. John Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until his death. He was a trustee at St. John Baptist Church and sung in the male choir.

He worked many years at Pine Crest Nursing Home as a custodian. He later worked at the Pelican Nursing Home until his retirement. After retirement, he worked part time at Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC. He also used his entrepreneur skills to start his own car washing services.

He volunteered with the Vance County Black Caucus and was very involved  at the voting polls by passing out flyers. He enjoyed politics and meeting people. He was a die hard New York Yankees baseball fan and a Dallas Cowboys football fan. He was an outstanding pool shooter and some people called him a hustler.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Corrine B. Scott of Henderson, North Carolina; three daughters, Donna Edwards (Damon) of Baltimore, Maryland, Catina Manson ( Robert) and Latoya Richardson both of Henderson, North Carolina; four brothers, Randolph Scott (Shirley), Larry Scott, Calvin Scott and Cedric Scott all of Henderson, North Carolina; four sisters, Ellaweed Yancey and JoAnn Brown (Vernon) both of Henderson, North Carolina, Roxanna Young and Letha Scott both of Durham, North Carolina; a very special friend, Clarissa Dawson of Henderson, North Carolina; three uncles, Cornelius Scott Jr. and Gerald Scott both of Henderson, North Carolina and James Wimbush of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; one aunt, Betty Wright of Newark, New Jersey; several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

A private memorial service for the family only will be held at Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 29, 2021 at noon.

Remember to follow state and CDC guidelines, funeral service is limited to fifty (50) people and to practice social distancing of six feet along with face covering and good handwashing.

Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC is honored to serve The Scott Family and words of comfort may be shared at www.baskervillefuneralhomellc.com