John Truett Scott, 70, of Greenville passed away August 10, 2011 at his residence. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Doyle Sumrall, Rev. Terry Blankenship, and Dr. James Ralson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Born November 5, 1940 in Webb Hill Community near Wolfe City, John was the son of Murray A. and Hattie Mae Wisdom Scott. On December 4, 1959, he married Susan Marie Chapman in Greenville. He was an insurance agent and a member of First Baptist Church.
His survivors include his wife of Greenville; son John Steven Scott and wife, Kathy of Plano; sister Bonnie Shive and husband, Vernon of Wolfe City; brothers-in-law Billy Chapman and wife, Bessie and James Chapman all of Greenville; three grandchildren Shelby, John Ryan and Tyler Scott of Plano; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack Scott and sister Venna Mae Turney.
Pallbearers will be Joe Winniford, Jackie Walton, Jim Woodruff, Bob Ash, Mickey Mixson, David “Toby” Narramore, and Frank Street. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Sample, Weldon Wallace, Ralph Childers, Bob Gunnels, Bill Davis, Randy Meeks, Charles Herring, Pat Patterson, John Allen, and Lee Griniger.
