- Date Of Birth: February 22, 1939
- Date Of Death: February 11, 2020
- State: North Carolina
Gerald Duane “Jerry” Scott, 80, died Tuesday February 11, 2020 at his home in Reidsville, NC.
A native of Warren, Ohio, Jerry was the son of Williard John and Kathryn Mae Snyder Scott and had lived in Reidsville since 1988.
Jerry was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Coast Guard. After his service, he entered into the metal industry with Youngstown Sheet and Tube in Youngstown, Ohio. He left Sheet and Tube to start a variety of metal service centers in Northeast Ohio. His final company startup was Tri-State Steel in Reidsville, NC where he worked until his death. His passions, aside from Tri-State Steel, were horse racing, saltwater fishing, and most importantly his five grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brother Williard J. Scott. Survivors include his wife Anne McKnight Scott of the home; daughter Laurie Skrobola and husband Andy of Six Mile, SC; son Steve Scott and wife Cheryl of Reidsville; grandchildren Ashley Scott (Mike) and son Luca, Grace Scott, Nicholas Skrobola (Meredith), William Skrobola, and Benjamin Skrobola.
The family will see friends following the service for lunch in the church fellowship hall.
When thinking of Jerry, lift a glass of scotch, place a bet on the horses, and hum a few bars of Amazing Grace.
