ARTHUR CHARLES “A.C.” SCOTT, age 87 of Clanton, passed away on November 29, 2023 at St. Vincent-Chilton Hospital in Clanton. He was born in Chilton County on February 8, 1936; the son of the late Arthur Rostron Scott and the late Simmie Headley Scott.
He was a former homebuilder. A.C. was a man who loved life and will be remembered as a hard worker and someone with a “go getter” attitude. He loved to travel and was privileged to visit many places during his lifetime. Most of all, he loved his family and his church family. He was a faithful and devoted member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on several different committees over the years.
He is survived by: Wife, Christine Scott of Clanton; Daughter, Mitzie Keaten of Hoover; Son, Todd Scott of Clanton; Son, Bart Scott of Seattle, WA; Son, Josh Scott of Seattle, WA; Son, Barry (Jennifer) Smith of Homerville, GA; Grandchildren: Sarah, Sallie, Ben, Oliver, Elliott, Amelia, Charlotte, and Edith; 6 Great Grandchildren; Sister, Faye L. Smith of Clanton; Special Sister-in-Law, Affie Martin of Clanton; and Sister-in-laws, Frances and Kathryn.
He is preceded in death by: Wife, Mary Frank Scott; Son-in-Law, Mark Keaten; Parents, Rostron and Simmie Scott; Sister, Dean Hosey; Sister, Shirley Coggins; Brother, Max Scott; and Special Friends, Frank and Margaret Ennis.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5-8pm at Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in Clanton, AL.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 11:00am from the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Green, Rev. J. Aaron Ellison, and Rev. Doug West officiating.
Burial will take place in the Mt. Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Clanton, AL.
The deacons of Mineral Springs Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mineral Springs Baptist Church Senior Adult Ministry at 8316 Co. Rd. 51 Clanton, AL 35046.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.
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