Willie Earl Scott

Willie Earl Scott was born to the late Charlie Reed Scott and Mary Alice Scott on May 8, 1951, in Bentonia, MS. He was the fifth of eleven children. He departed this life on April 23, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Alice Scott; his daughter, Tamonica Barton; one sister, Annie Mae King; and four brothers: Timmie Scott, Lewis Brown, Percy Scott, and Robert Scott. He confessed his love for Christ at an early age at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. NC Taylor. He served as an usher, trustee, and deacon at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church until he departed this life. He received his education in the Yazoo County School District. He was a well-known mechanic, carpenter, and gifted handyman, and proud owner of Scott’s Auto and Home Repair. He was affectionately known to many as “Uncle Earl,” granddaddy, and Poppi to his loving grandchildren. Earl was the epitome of a true servant. He served in and outside his community in any capacity he could, day or night. On July 27, 1976, he married Nancy Jean Walker-Scott, a loving and devoted wife who stood by his side until he departed his life. To this union, two children were born, Tamonica Barton and Earl Marquis Scott of Bentonia, MS. He leaves to cherish his fond memories, his wife, Nancy Jean Walker-Scott; his son, Earl Marquis Scott (Jawanna Scott); six amazing grandchildren: Erkeveon, Jaelyn, Akeelah, Jocelyn, Layla, and Ethan; his siblings: Margaret Scott, Andrew Scott, Chevy Carter, and Linda Scott; and a host of nieces, nephews; and a community of others he treated as family and a special friend, Eugene Hogans, known as Keyman and Harvey Davis.