Obituaries

Scott, William Ben
William Ben Scott was born Aug. 5, 1936, in Ladonia, son of Claudia Refugee Reynolds and Vernon Scott. Ben was a graduate of Clark High School in Ladonia and Texas College in Tyler where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1960. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Pleasant Grove CME. Inspiring many lives, Ben was honorably discharged from the Army after serving in the Korean War. He was also a member of the Masonic Brotherhood. He leaves his legacy to his son Derrick Darrell Scott of Rockwall; a daughter, Annita Jan Scott of Fort Worth; a sister, Claudia Askew of Ladonia; four grandsons, Mose Scott Jr. IV, Derrick Terrell Scott, Carson Darrell Scott and Kaden Darrell Scott; two granddaughters, Ameisha Scott and Akinthia Scott; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Pleasant Grove C.M.E. in Ladonia with Rev. Mitchell Scott officiating. Burial is in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Grace and Mercy-Grundy Funeral Home in Greenville. ~ ~ ~ The Herald Banner, Saturday, May 17, 2008