Bill Text: SC S1337 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina Senate Resolution 1337 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Reverend Thomas Leroy Scott

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-12 - Introduced and adopted [S1337 Detail]

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF REV. THOMAS LEROY SCOTT AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Rev. Thomas Leroy Scott on December 15, 2021; and

Whereas, a native of the Stuckey Community of Williamsburg, Rev. Scott was born on January 17, 1946 to parents Thomas J. and Brina M. Scott. He was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg; and

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Army, Rev. Scott worked for Williamsburg County and when he retired, he worked part-time at Goodwill in Florence; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, Rev. Scott was a dedicated member of Mt. Carmel Universal Methodist Church, where he served as an Associate Minister. He ministered everywhere his travels took him without reservation or hesitation; and

Whereas, a warrior in the Army of the Lord, Rev. Scott's presence was felt in the nursing homes in Lake City and Florence, hospitals, people's homes, and on the streets. He ministered wherever the Lord allowed him the opportunity; and

Whereas, Rev. Scott organized the male chorus at Mt. Carmel Universal Methodist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing for bass, breams, and the like; and

Whereas, Rev. Scott is survived by his wife, Ralphine Boston Scott; one son, Darin (Lashelle) Burgess; two daughters, Shreese P. (Terry) Mayers and Africa McClain; seven sisters, Luddie Cooper, Ethel (Jimmie) McGill, Rev. Anna Lane, Loretta Scott, Julie (Isaac) Scott Stuckey, Audrey Scott, and Linda Lary; four brothers, James Allen Scott, Barry Scott, Larry (Kathy) Scott, and Bennie (Stephanie) Julious; two sisters-in-law, Willie Mae (Rev. James) Fripp and Joann Bennett; three brothers-in-law, James Lee Moses, Callis (Mattie) Bennett, and Rodney Levi Bennett; as well as his aunts, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Rev. Thomas Leroy Scott and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rev. Thomas Leroy Scott.