Paul Scott Charlton, better known as Scott, 62, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, received his Heavenly reward after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Scott was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24th, 1961, the son of the late George Edward and Ann Compton Charlton.
The Funeral Service, conducted by Minister Joey Spann, will be held on Monday, July 22nd, 2024 at 02:00 p.m. in the chapel of Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet. Interment will follow in Mapleview Cemetery in Smyrna, Tennessee. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 21st from 04:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m. and on Monday, July 22nd from 01:00 p.m. until service time at 02:00 p.m.
He is survived by wife of 38 years, Cindy Charlton; children, Brittany (Issac) Cunningham, Dr. Christopher Charlton, and Alyssa (Hunter) Brothers; grandchildren, Mali Cunningham, Ivy Cunningham, Maddie Cunningham, and Aspen Brothers; brother, Ronnie (Vicki) Charlton; nephews, Keith (Rachel) Charlton, Tim (Leah) Charlton, and Adam (Amanda) Charlton. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Ann Charlton; maternal grandparents, Howard “H.K.” and Thelma Compton.
Scott graduated in 1980 from Ezell-Harding Christian School and went on to continue his education at Middle Tennessee State University where he was fortunate enough to play on the football team. He soon after graduated from David Lipscomb University with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
Mr. Charlton had an incredible work ethic and was dedicated to his career in Logistics and Healthcare where he served as an IT Manager. He had a great passion for the outdoors, specifically fishing, and was a sports enthusiast. Baseball, football, and his beloved Tennessee Titans were among his favorites. An avid lover of music, Scott had impeccable taste containing an array of artists and genres from gospel to rock. His greatest joy of his life was his family and he loved his wife, children, and grandchildren deeply. Most importantly, Mr. Charlton was a Christian man who cherished his faith.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
–2 Timothy 4:7-8.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro for the love and care Scott received. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be addressed to AGAPE Nashville: www.agapenashville.org.
Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, obituary line 615-758-8818
