DALTON EUGENE SCOTT - OBITUARY

Dalton Eugene Scott, 83, a humble and Godly man of Athens went to be with the Lord on June 5th, 2015. Visitation will be Sunday June 7th, 2015 from 6-9 PM at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at Elkton Road Baptist Church at 2:00 PM on Monday June 8th, 2015 with Pastor Toney Wales and Ken Lesueur officiating. Body will lie in state from 1:30-2:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow in Limestone Memorial Gardens.

He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Mamie Scott, his sister Selma Scott Boyd and his brothers Thomas Scott, Jerry Scott, Stanley Scott and Allison Scott. 

He is survived by his wife Martha Scott, sister Sara Scott (Buddy), his daughter Mona Scott Hill (Jeff) of Elkmont and granddaughter Savannah McKenzie Hill of Eklmont, sister-in-laws Wanda Scott, Frances Scott, and Obinetta Solomon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Dalton was born to Arthur Scott and Mamie Daly Scott on March 1, 1932 on a farm in the Union Hill community. He attended West Limestone High School. Sixty three years ago he married the former Martha Dale Wright. He was employed by P.R. Mallory and Delphi Steering. He loved horses and trail riding and was able to ride his horse on the last day he lived. His number one priority was his Lord and his family. He was a loving father to his daughter, Mona Scott Hill  and a kind and caring grandfather to his granddaughter, Savannah McKenzie Hill.

Dalton was a member of Elkton Road Baptist Church and Cowboys for Christ.
Pallbearers will be deacons of his church. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Cowboys for Christ and Dr. Wyatt Galbraith. 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Cowboys for Christ, 19530 Cross Key Road, Athens, AL 35614