John Lee

Scott

Everything is moving by the power of God! On November 18, 1953, to be exact, a bouncy, baby boy was born to the late Daniel Scott, Sr., and Margaret Rivers-Scott in the Walker Springs community of Jackson, Alabama. Their youngest of six children was named John Lee Scott, affectionately known to many as "Bang".

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. As a native of Walker Springs, John confessed Christ at an early age and joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Eddie Thomas. Because of the training, teachings, love, and prayers from his home church family, when John moved to Chicago, IL he united with First Mennonite under the leadership of Rev. John Burke, Jr.  John's God-fearing presence, determination, and humble-spirit impacted his new church family in such a great way that God touched their hearts and they initiated the "John Lee Scott Day" in his honor. Love is what love does!

He was a proud graduate of Jackson High School Class of 1971. John loved sports, news, and especially "Democracy Now", an American TV, radio, and internet news program hosted by his favorite award-winning journalist, Amy Goodman.

One day, a tall, handsome, hunk of a man, nicknamed "Bang" was going about his way when he noticed a smart, pretty, fine, and sassy lady named "Lelia". They began dating, and on December 18, 1977, they became one. "I'sa married now!"

John retired from Precision Diet Company in Bensonville, IL. In spite of his condition and situation, he never let the circumstances deter him. He did what he could, while he could, for as long as he could. He kept pressing and praying. What a man!

On Saturday, August 12, 2017 at his home, John answered that unavoidable call from our Heavenly Father. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lubertha Scott Leggett, Mack Arthur Scott, Daniel Scott, Jr., and James Levon Scott.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted, God-fearing wife, who stood by his side until the end, Lillie Jones-Scott of Chicago, IL; one devoted daughter, Archenchala (Calandria Robinson) Williams-Robinson of Chicago, IL; three devoted grandchildren, Shanika Williams, Kelvenia Williams, and LeQuan Meek, all of Chicago, IL; one great-great-granddaughter, Gamari Howard of Chicago, IL; a devoted sister and only surviving sibling, Geraldine Scott-Williamson of West Palm Beach, FL; five sisters-in-law, Luereather Brown and Leacie Jones, both of Walker Springs; Barbara Jones of Leroy, AL; Lucinda (Charles) Clarke, Bernice (Joseph) Clarke, and Voncille Scott, all of Chicago, IL; three brothers-in-law, Daniel (Ida) Jones an Frank Jones, both of Walker Springs, and John (Alice) Jones of Chicago, IL.

John also leaves a special niece, Pam Scott of Chicago, IL who he nicknamed "Big Turkey"; numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who he loved dearly. It was God's will for John Lee "Bang Scott to be brought back to his hometown of Walker Springs to be laid to rest. To God be the glory!

Viewing will be Saturday, August 26, 2017, 11am until the 12 noon service at Greater Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 8963 Walker Springs Road, Jackson, AL 36545; Rev. Mulvoy Taylor, pastor; Rev. Gilbert Leggett, eulogist. Following the committal service in Hotel Hill Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, and Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL 36545. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.