Rodney E. Scott Obituary (1940 - 2018)

Rodney E. Scott, 77, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1940 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Edward Scott and the late Garnet Bauman Scott. Rodney worked for Butler Armco retiring in 1997 after 38 years. Rodney was a member of the St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Herman, PA. He was a member of Herman Volunteer Fire Co., RC Men's Club, VFW Post #249 of Butler, Summit Twp Sportsman Club, NRA, Happy Hunters, Buffalo Valley Sportsman Club, Knights of Columbus Council 11388, American Legion Post #683 of Saxonburg, PA, and St. Mary Assumption and ushers club. Rodney worked on many farms in the Butler Area. He became an avid gardener and was known for growing tons of garlic claiming it was his medicine. Rodney coached many of his sons' baseball teams. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and trips to Iowa with his boys. Rodney bowled in many leagues for over 50 years. For the past 9 years, he has been in charge of the St. Mary Fish Fry. He served as a Summit Twp Supervisor for 18 years. Rodney taught first aid for 27 years. Over the years, he threw horseshoes in many leagues. Rodney is survived by his wife, Gail, who he married on August 29, 1964, two sons, Russ Scott and his wife Julie of Butler, Gene Scott and his wife Jennifer of Butler; five grandchildren, Hunter Scott, Lauren Scott, Zoe Scott, Paige Scott, Blake Scott; two brothers, Richard Scott and his wife Janet of Butler, PA, Roy Scott and his wife Joni of Butler, PA; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandchild, Rachael Scott, one brother, Edward Scott, two sisters, Georgia Turner and Beverly Haley. Friends will be received Sunday, September 30, 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018, 10:00 am at the Saint Mary of the Assumption Church, 821 Herman Road Butler, PA, with Fr. Ward Stakem, OFM, Cap., officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Officers and members of the VFW Post #249 of Butler, American Legion Post #683 of Saxonburg, American Legion Post #117 of Butler and American Legion Post #778 of Lyndora will conduct military honors at graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.