John Alfred Scott

He was born in Manhattan’s Harlem Hospital on March 09, 1942. John was raised by his aunt, Rosalyn “Sister” Greene.

He was preceded in death by his children, Karine Dawn Ross, of Hartford, CT and his son, Todd William Scott, of NJ.

John was drafted in 1962 into the US. Army. He reenlisted in 1965 as an army paratrooper. During this time, he was sent to Vietnam where he served 12 months. In 1967, John returned home and was honorably discharged in 1968.

In 1987, he graduated from Bronx Community College with an Associate Degree in Arts, with a minor in Psychology. During the same year, he was upgraded from maintenance engineer to a Business Representative at Local 32E, A.F.L.-C.I.O., International Union. John worked as a business agent at Local 32E from 1987 until 1995. While an employee at the Union, he was accepted at City College as a Continuing Education student. He went on to obtain his PhD in Psychology.

John is survived by his loving wife, Amirah Caroline Annette Ross Scott; his daughters, Wanita Dodson, of AZ, Ieshia Scott, of PA, Renee Scott, of SC, and Rasha Akeela Scott, of Fayetteville, NC; his sons, John Scott, Jr., of Georgia, John Scott, of Jersey, Abdual Scott, of NY, and Rasheem Scott; his stepson, Kevin Dennis Ross, of CT; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will miss him very much.

John was the heartbeat of his family and loved by many. His spirit shall live on in the lives of those he touched. May his light forever shine in the memories of those who knew him, amen!

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Crumpler Funeral Home.

John will be placed to rest in the Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, August 05, 2025 at 2:00 pm with military honors.

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website.