CORTLAND - Ernest Lee Scott, 82, passed away, Dec. 28, 2014, with his family at his side.
He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Sutton, W.Va., son of the late Roy Cliven and Helena Ruth (Thayer) Scott.
He married Nancy Elaine Montgomery on April 28, 1956, and shared 51 happy years of marriage until her passing in 2007.
Ernest was a graduate of Howland High School, and was employed as a mail carrier, and retired as the Postmaster of the Cortland Post Office. He also worked at Prudential Insurance and Kauffman Distribution Center. In earlier years, he was also a house painter, bouncer, and antennae installer for Terlecky’s TV Service.
As a child, he learned to shoot a rifle from his father to allow him to go hunting with “The Men.” These perfected skills he carried over into his military career and received many marksmanship awards.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. His first assignment was with the Heavy Mortar Co. 145 Infantry Regiment, the 37th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged from the Army and re-enlisted with the National Guard. He was deployed to Germany with the 4th Engineer Combat Batallion, “The IVY Leaves.” After four years of service, he was assigned to the Ohio National Guard Co. A. Second Special Forces Group (Airborne). By 1955, he became a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. In 1968, after completing parachute jump training, and serving in various other assignments, he was promoted to Captain of the Army Reserve Special Forces Unit. In 1976, Ernest retired from the military with over 34 years of devoted service. He received many awards and commendations throughout his years for his outstanding leadership skills.
Ernest came to know the Lord as a young man, and served the Lord all his life. He attended the Fowler United Methodist Church and Warren Baptist Temple. To quote a dear friend, “Ernie was everything God wanted a man to be.”
He was a member of the American Legion Post 278 in earlier years, and then Post 540 of Cortland, where he was a certified member of the American Legion Funeral Detail, National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division, 37th Infantry Division Veterans Association, U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne), Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime member, Disabled American Veterans, and La Société Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, (40&8).
Ernest was very involved with multiple Masonic orders, Carroll F. Clapp. Lodge No. 655 F. & A.M. where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master, York Rite lodges; Grand Council Royal and Select Masons Warren Council No. 58, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Chapter 10, and Sir Knight of the Knights Templar of Warren Commandery No. 39., and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a benefactor of Hillsdale College, Wounded Warrior Project, and supported the NRA “Stand and Fight” Golden Eagles, and a lifetime NRA “Freedom Through Strength” member. He volunteered his time with the Cortland Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, and VA Voluntary Services.
In his free time, he loved to work in his yard, building rock walls and planting flowers. Ernie enjoyed watching westerns and old black and white movies starring John Wayne. “Lonesome Dove” was a favorite movie. Ernie was an animal lover and cherished his black lab, Stewy. He loved to travel across America with “Uncle Bud,” visiting national parks, and family and old friends along the way. Every opportunity to stop at a military museum or memorial was not missed. Uncle Bud and Ernie loved to tell their stories from all their adventures.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memories, are his daughters, Elane (Tom) Sheridan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tammy Scott of Stow; life-long friend who was like a brother, Homer Uncle Bud Pountious; friends Jim Barbe and Steve Santha; grandsons Tom Sheridan Jr., Brian Sheridan and Benjamin Tolson; great-granddaughter Kaila Sheridan; as well as many friends who’s lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Linda Sue Scott; grandson Connor Bishop; close friend William D. Garghill; and his “special lady friend,” Liz Doing, who brought great joy and love to his life in later years, and who was dearly loved by his family.
Interment will be at Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman.
Source: The Youngstown Vindicator 31 Dec 2014
He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Sutton, W.Va., son of the late Roy Cliven and Helena Ruth (Thayer) Scott.
He married Nancy Elaine Montgomery on April 28, 1956, and shared 51 happy years of marriage until her passing in 2007.
Ernest was a graduate of Howland High School, and was employed as a mail carrier, and retired as the Postmaster of the Cortland Post Office. He also worked at Prudential Insurance and Kauffman Distribution Center. In earlier years, he was also a house painter, bouncer, and antennae installer for Terlecky’s TV Service.
As a child, he learned to shoot a rifle from his father to allow him to go hunting with “The Men.” These perfected skills he carried over into his military career and received many marksmanship awards.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. His first assignment was with the Heavy Mortar Co. 145 Infantry Regiment, the 37th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged from the Army and re-enlisted with the National Guard. He was deployed to Germany with the 4th Engineer Combat Batallion, “The IVY Leaves.” After four years of service, he was assigned to the Ohio National Guard Co. A. Second Special Forces Group (Airborne). By 1955, he became a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. In 1968, after completing parachute jump training, and serving in various other assignments, he was promoted to Captain of the Army Reserve Special Forces Unit. In 1976, Ernest retired from the military with over 34 years of devoted service. He received many awards and commendations throughout his years for his outstanding leadership skills.
Ernest came to know the Lord as a young man, and served the Lord all his life. He attended the Fowler United Methodist Church and Warren Baptist Temple. To quote a dear friend, “Ernie was everything God wanted a man to be.”
He was a member of the American Legion Post 278 in earlier years, and then Post 540 of Cortland, where he was a certified member of the American Legion Funeral Detail, National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division, 37th Infantry Division Veterans Association, U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne), Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime member, Disabled American Veterans, and La Société Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, (40&8).
Ernest was very involved with multiple Masonic orders, Carroll F. Clapp. Lodge No. 655 F. & A.M. where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master, York Rite lodges; Grand Council Royal and Select Masons Warren Council No. 58, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Chapter 10, and Sir Knight of the Knights Templar of Warren Commandery No. 39., and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a benefactor of Hillsdale College, Wounded Warrior Project, and supported the NRA “Stand and Fight” Golden Eagles, and a lifetime NRA “Freedom Through Strength” member. He volunteered his time with the Cortland Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, and VA Voluntary Services.
In his free time, he loved to work in his yard, building rock walls and planting flowers. Ernie enjoyed watching westerns and old black and white movies starring John Wayne. “Lonesome Dove” was a favorite movie. Ernie was an animal lover and cherished his black lab, Stewy. He loved to travel across America with “Uncle Bud,” visiting national parks, and family and old friends along the way. Every opportunity to stop at a military museum or memorial was not missed. Uncle Bud and Ernie loved to tell their stories from all their adventures.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memories, are his daughters, Elane (Tom) Sheridan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tammy Scott of Stow; life-long friend who was like a brother, Homer Uncle Bud Pountious; friends Jim Barbe and Steve Santha; grandsons Tom Sheridan Jr., Brian Sheridan and Benjamin Tolson; great-granddaughter Kaila Sheridan; as well as many friends who’s lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Linda Sue Scott; grandson Connor Bishop; close friend William D. Garghill; and his “special lady friend,” Liz Doing, who brought great joy and love to his life in later years, and who was dearly loved by his family.
Interment will be at Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman.
Source: The Youngstown Vindicator 31 Dec 2014
CORTLAND - Ernest Lee Scott, 82, passed away, Dec. 28, 2014, with his family at his side.
He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Sutton, W.Va., son of the late Roy Cliven and Helena Ruth (Thayer) Scott.
He married Nancy Elaine Montgomery on April 28, 1956, and shared 51 happy years of marriage until her passing in 2007.
Ernest was a graduate of Howland High School, and was employed as a mail carrier, and retired as the Postmaster of the Cortland Post Office. He also worked at Prudential Insurance and Kauffman Distribution Center. In earlier years, he was also a house painter, bouncer, and antennae installer for Terlecky’s TV Service.
As a child, he learned to shoot a rifle from his father to allow him to go hunting with “The Men.” These perfected skills he carried over into his military career and received many marksmanship awards.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. His first assignment was with the Heavy Mortar Co. 145 Infantry Regiment, the 37th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged from the Army and re-enlisted with the National Guard. He was deployed to Germany with the 4th Engineer Combat Batallion, “The IVY Leaves.” After four years of service, he was assigned to the Ohio National Guard Co. A. Second Special Forces Group (Airborne). By 1955, he became a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. In 1968, after completing parachute jump training, and serving in various other assignments, he was promoted to Captain of the Army Reserve Special Forces Unit. In 1976, Ernest retired from the military with over 34 years of devoted service. He received many awards and commendations throughout his years for his outstanding leadership skills.
Ernest came to know the Lord as a young man, and served the Lord all his life. He attended the Fowler United Methodist Church and Warren Baptist Temple. To quote a dear friend, “Ernie was everything God wanted a man to be.”
He was a member of the American Legion Post 278 in earlier years, and then Post 540 of Cortland, where he was a certified member of the American Legion Funeral Detail, National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division, 37th Infantry Division Veterans Association, U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne), Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime member, Disabled American Veterans, and La Société Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, (40&8).
Ernest was very involved with multiple Masonic orders, Carroll F. Clapp. Lodge No. 655 F. & A.M. where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master, York Rite lodges; Grand Council Royal and Select Masons Warren Council No. 58, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Chapter 10, and Sir Knight of the Knights Templar of Warren Commandery No. 39., and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a benefactor of Hillsdale College, Wounded Warrior Project, and supported the NRA “Stand and Fight” Golden Eagles, and a lifetime NRA “Freedom Through Strength” member. He volunteered his time with the Cortland Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, and VA Voluntary Services.
In his free time, he loved to work in his yard, building rock walls and planting flowers. Ernie enjoyed watching westerns and old black and white movies starring John Wayne. “Lonesome Dove” was a favorite movie. Ernie was an animal lover and cherished his black lab, Stewy. He loved to travel across America with “Uncle Bud,” visiting national parks, and family and old friends along the way. Every opportunity to stop at a military museum or memorial was not missed. Uncle Bud and Ernie loved to tell their stories from all their adventures.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memories, are his daughters, Elane (Tom) Sheridan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tammy Scott of Stow; life-long friend who was like a brother, Homer Uncle Bud Pountious; friends Jim Barbe and Steve Santha; grandsons Tom Sheridan Jr., Brian Sheridan and Benjamin Tolson; great-granddaughter Kaila Sheridan; as well as many friends who’s lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Linda Sue Scott; grandson Connor Bishop; close friend William D. Garghill; and his “special lady friend,” Liz Doing, who brought great joy and love to his life in later years, and who was dearly loved by his family.
Interment will be at Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman.
Source: The Youngstown Vindicator 31 Dec 2014
He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Sutton, W.Va., son of the late Roy Cliven and Helena Ruth (Thayer) Scott.
He married Nancy Elaine Montgomery on April 28, 1956, and shared 51 happy years of marriage until her passing in 2007.
Ernest was a graduate of Howland High School, and was employed as a mail carrier, and retired as the Postmaster of the Cortland Post Office. He also worked at Prudential Insurance and Kauffman Distribution Center. In earlier years, he was also a house painter, bouncer, and antennae installer for Terlecky’s TV Service.
As a child, he learned to shoot a rifle from his father to allow him to go hunting with “The Men.” These perfected skills he carried over into his military career and received many marksmanship awards.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. His first assignment was with the Heavy Mortar Co. 145 Infantry Regiment, the 37th Infantry Division. He was honorably discharged from the Army and re-enlisted with the National Guard. He was deployed to Germany with the 4th Engineer Combat Batallion, “The IVY Leaves.” After four years of service, he was assigned to the Ohio National Guard Co. A. Second Special Forces Group (Airborne). By 1955, he became a commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. In 1968, after completing parachute jump training, and serving in various other assignments, he was promoted to Captain of the Army Reserve Special Forces Unit. In 1976, Ernest retired from the military with over 34 years of devoted service. He received many awards and commendations throughout his years for his outstanding leadership skills.
Ernest came to know the Lord as a young man, and served the Lord all his life. He attended the Fowler United Methodist Church and Warren Baptist Temple. To quote a dear friend, “Ernie was everything God wanted a man to be.”
He was a member of the American Legion Post 278 in earlier years, and then Post 540 of Cortland, where he was a certified member of the American Legion Funeral Detail, National 4th Infantry (IVY) Division, 37th Infantry Division Veterans Association, U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne), Veterans of Foreign Wars Lifetime member, Disabled American Veterans, and La Société Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux, (40&8).
Ernest was very involved with multiple Masonic orders, Carroll F. Clapp. Lodge No. 655 F. & A.M. where he was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master, York Rite lodges; Grand Council Royal and Select Masons Warren Council No. 58, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Chapter 10, and Sir Knight of the Knights Templar of Warren Commandery No. 39., and the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a benefactor of Hillsdale College, Wounded Warrior Project, and supported the NRA “Stand and Fight” Golden Eagles, and a lifetime NRA “Freedom Through Strength” member. He volunteered his time with the Cortland Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, and VA Voluntary Services.
In his free time, he loved to work in his yard, building rock walls and planting flowers. Ernie enjoyed watching westerns and old black and white movies starring John Wayne. “Lonesome Dove” was a favorite movie. Ernie was an animal lover and cherished his black lab, Stewy. He loved to travel across America with “Uncle Bud,” visiting national parks, and family and old friends along the way. Every opportunity to stop at a military museum or memorial was not missed. Uncle Bud and Ernie loved to tell their stories from all their adventures.
He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.
Left to cherish his memories, are his daughters, Elane (Tom) Sheridan of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tammy Scott of Stow; life-long friend who was like a brother, Homer Uncle Bud Pountious; friends Jim Barbe and Steve Santha; grandsons Tom Sheridan Jr., Brian Sheridan and Benjamin Tolson; great-granddaughter Kaila Sheridan; as well as many friends who’s lives he touched.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter Linda Sue Scott; grandson Connor Bishop; close friend William D. Garghill; and his “special lady friend,” Liz Doing, who brought great joy and love to his life in later years, and who was dearly loved by his family.
Interment will be at Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman.
Source: The Youngstown Vindicator 31 Dec 2014
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