A Funeral Service for Mr. Bernard Nelson Scott, 83, of Lineville will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Pastor Shirleen Harvey and Rev. Larry Heard will officiate and burial will follow at Lineville Community Cemetery.
Mr. Scott was born in Georgia but lived most of his life in Lineville, Alabama. He worked for Amerace Rubber Plant for over 40 years and loved gardening. He was a member of Bethlehem UMC for over 50 years and served as the music director for many of those years. He had a great passion for God and music and played piano, organ and keyboard for all the choirs of the church.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Juanita Scott; daughter, Erika Scott Thomas(Corey) of Wetumpka, AL; son, Eric Scott(Ruby) of Ashland, AL; sister, Vera Carolyn Holmes of Montgomery, AL and Sherry Hearn(John) of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a large extended family and a host of dear friends.
He was preceded by his parents, Harlest and Alzada Scott.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Alex Scott, Adarius Scott, Tyler Scott and Jarvis Stephens.
Visitation will take place Saturday January 7, 2023 at 11:00 A.M at Bethlehem UMC before the service.
Benefield Funeral Home of Lineville is in charge of the arrangements.
