Roy Lynn Scott, 73, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on February 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 30, 1951, in Fayetteville, Lynn was the son of the late Roy Leon Scott and Nannie Louise Scott. A 1970 graduate of Central High School. Mr. Scott started working at the age of 16 at Rambo Chevrolet. Later he served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Scott was a paint and body specialist with Logistics Readiness Center Maintenance Division from 1985 until retiring in 2018, from Northrop Grumman. Lynn attended Northside Church of Christ.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Marcella McCorkle Scott; daughter, Julie Richardson, and her husband, Eric, of Madison, AL; beloved granddaughters, Nola Richardson and Erin Kate Richardson; sisters, Glennis Cole, Linda Farmer, Nancy Robinson, Sarah Renea DiMarco, and Teresa Scott, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Womack; and cousins, James Scott and Ronnie Scott.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home, with Bro. Ronnie Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until 1 PM on Friday at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lincoln Medical Home Health and Hospice,106 Medical Center Blvd., Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roy Lynn Scott.
