James Bernard Scott Jr.

Scott Jr., James B., 90, of Athens and Florida, died May 20, 2014 at his home in Athens with his family by his side. Born in Skowhegan, ME on October 17, 1923, he was the son of James B. and Lula (Welch) Scott Sr.

James graduated from Somerset Academy in Athens. He served in the US Army during WWII from Dec. 7, 1941 to Sept. 2, 1945. He was first married to Dorothy B. (Foss) Scott and then he met his life-long companion, Linea Foss. He owned and operated Scott’s General Store in Athens for many years. He was the Postmaster of the Athens Post Office for 20 plus years.

James was a past member of the Civil Air Patrol, a member of the V.F.W., a member of the Masonic Keystone Lodge in Solon and a trustee of the Somerset Academy. He loved to fly and obtained his pilot license in 1969, was a licensed amateur radio operator, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping.

He was predeceased by one brother, Elden Scott.

James is survived by his life-long companion, Linea Foss of Athens; 1 daughter, Marlene Roach and her husband William of Athens; 1 brother, Bruce Scott and his wife Barbara of Winterport; 3 grandchildren, Scott Roach and his companion Brenda Turnbull of Athens, Sonja McSweeney and her husband Kevin of Athens, and Shad Roach and his wife Noelle of Apex NC; 8 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jon, Sarah, Amanda Jeanne, Garrett, Colby, Lera, and Vitalik, along with several nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in his memory to Maine General Hospice, 10 Water St., Suite 306, Waterville, ME 04901.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Maine General Hospice for all their wonderful care and support of James during his illness.

A graveside service will be held at Mt. Rest Cemetery in Athens, on Sat. May 24, 2014 at 5PM with Rev. Mark Tanner. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan.

Arrangements under the direction of Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, Skowhegan, ME.