Funeral service for John L. Scott, 76 of Crowville will be held at 2PM Monday, December 23, 2019 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Rev. Kelly Wayne Clark and Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow Harris Cemetery near Crowville. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 at the funeral home.

He was born to the union of J. Leon and Helen Simons Scott on March 7, 1943 in Swampers and entered his heavenly home Friday, December 20, 2019 following a brief illness.

He was a retired farmer and mechanic. He was a member of Fish Bayou Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher and served as a deacon for 45 years. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Scott is survived by his wife of 55 years Margie Kirby Scott of Crowville; children Kelvin and Bethany Scott of Crowville, Rhonda and Tim Lord of Baskin; grandchildren Sean Scott of Baskin, Brandon Lord of Monroe and Cameran Scott of Crowville; sister Laverne Banks of Crowville; honorary daughter and grandchildren Vandi McMurry Dukes and Jayden and Zoee McMurry; brother-in-law Shelton and Eileen Kirby of Wickett, TX; sisters-in-law Eunice Taliaferro and Beverly and Tommy McNutt all of Wickett, TX; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Pallbearers are Larry Cockrell, Ray Newman, Tim Ulmer, Donnie Walters, Shannon Walters and Wade Williams. Honorary pallbearers are the men of Fish Bayou Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like for family and friends to help someone in need or to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gillfirstnational.com .

Gill First National Funeral Home

Gill First National Funeral Home

Harris Cemetery