Charles Herbert Scott

Charles H. Scott, 74, of Ludowici, Georgia departed this life on Saturday, April 29, 2023.  He was born on April 22, 1949, to the late Marcus B. and Canzola C.R.L. Scott in Ludowici, GA. He attended Walker Elementary and Walker High School, graduating from Liberty High School in 1968.

In November 1968, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served as an Aircraft Powertrain Repairman. During his time in service, he deployed in support of the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He served honorably until his separation in November 1971. After the Army, Charles spent his years in Florida, Georgia, and California. Ultimately, he settled back home in Georgia on the Broadlevel, in the early ’80s.

Over the years, Charles has proven to be a jack of all trades. He built cabinets and swings for homes, assisted soldiers on Ft. Stewart as a mechanic at the Auto Craft Shop, drove semi-trucks for multiple companies, and served as a maintenance man at Altamaha Nursing Home before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus B. and Canzola C.R.L. Scott, a brother, John Scott, and two sisters Mary “Ruth” Scott and Betty Lawrence.

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life a daughter, Tamala Scott, a son, Brendon “Doc” Scott, both of Ludowici, Georgia; his brothers Marcus “Jr.” Scott of Ludowici, Georgia, Jule “Gerald” Scott of Jacksonville, FL, Jerry Scott of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jackie “Jack” Scott of Hinesville, Georgia; his sisters Shirley “Linda” Wilson, of Hinesville, Georgia, Glennie “Mae” Scott of Columbia, South Carolina, and McClary Scott of Brunswick, Georgia. A bonus daughter, Latreshia Ashley, his two grandchildren Aniya Ashley and Nicholas “Jr.” Ashley,  all of Ludowici, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

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