Biographical Sketch for Alfred LaVell "TUCK" Scott

Alfred LaVell Scott was born January 28, 1941 in the Tadmore Community to Plancy Scott and Lucille Bryant Scott. He was the seventh of 11 children.

He was raised in Tadmore Community and attended school at Kennard Colored School in Kennard, Texas.

Alfred accepted Christ early in life and united with Simpson Chapel Baptist Church in Tadmore Community.   He served as chairman of the Deacon Board, President of Simpson Chapel Baptist Church Choir for over 55 years, and was also a Sunday School teacher.

He loved his church; he loved his pastor and his family.  He loved to sing and he loved mowing!.

He married Nettie Scott on October 9, 1971.  Alfred and Nettie were married 45 years.  The couple lovingly raised five children.

He was a self-employed logger, and also worked for the Forestry Service. He worked for Consolidated Water Supply from 1994 to 2014 and also served as a board member.  He was President of The Stars of Harmony, a Mason and advisor for many and an inspiration to many groups.

Alfred's hard working hands were put to rest on July 28, 2016 at CHI St. Luke Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Plancy and Lucille Scott; brothers, Mitchell Scott, John Scott and Andrew L. Scott; sisters, Marstella Smith, Charlie Mae Foreman, Mary Taylor and Thelma Mae Scott.

Those that remain behind to cherish sweet memories are: wife, Nettie Scott, Kennard, Texas; sons, Mckinzie Scott, Plano, Texas, LaTerrick Scott, Lufkin, Texas, Broderick Scott, Tampa, Florida, Cory Scott (Shanta), Lufkin, Texas; daughter, Nellisa Smith (Wadell), Crockett, Texas; brothers, Harry Scott (Kay), Crockett, Texas, Elmo R. Scott (Rosemary), Lufkin, Texas; sister, Pauline Watson, Kennard, Texas; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.