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Brian Keith Scott

August 1, 2021 Columbus County News Obituaries Comments Off

July 29, 1967 ~ July 31, 2021 (age 54)

Brian Keith Scott age 54 of Chadbourn went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville.

Arrangements will be announced by Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Richard Allen Scott and Phyllis Jean Baker Scott.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Denise Blue Scott of the home; three children, Naomi Puente of Pembroke, Anastasia Barron of Pembroke and Juan Barron of Atwater, CA.; siblings, Douglas Scott (Nancy) of Lancaster, OH, Jeri Scott Mayes (Bob) of Grove City, OH and Michel Scott Seitz (Jeff) of Grove City, OH; seven grandchildren, Kayden Dial, Kayleana Dial, Kyland Dial, Kayson Carter, Keithan Carter, Anaya Locklear and Kinston Locklear.

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