Carl C. Scott

Dr. Carl Chauncey Scott, Age 86, joined “The Great Cloud of Witnesses” the afternoon of December 6, 2019. Carl was surrounded by family, friends and loved ones all his life. He especially cherished his beloved wife of 63 years Elizabeth Ann Scott who passed on June 22, 2018.

Carl and Elizabeth called Upper Arlington, Ohio home for 57 years. Carl was born on a dairy farm December 13, 1932 in Scio, Ohio to John J. and Inez Scott. He loved history and science and graduated from Scio High School, Kent State University and The Ohio State University’s College of Dentistry in 1962 with his Doctor of Dental Science. He served in the United States Air Force as a SAC Navigator discharged with the rank of Captain.

Dr. Scott had a general dental practice in downtown Columbus for over 40 years. His professional and community involvement was extensive. He is a Past President of the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. Also, he was a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association and the Columbus Dental Society where he served on various committees. Dr. Scott was a faculty member of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Columbus State Community College Dental Hygiene program for most of his career. Other community and civic activities include serving as Chairman of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, member of Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, 8th Air Force, Jaguar Clubs of North America, longtime member of Riverside United Methodist Church in Upper Arlington, Downtown Ambassadors Club and Upper Arlington Senior Center. Dr. Scott actively supported Special Olympics, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Picnic with the Pops, Equitas Health, Faith Mission, Jung House and was a diehard Buckeye and OSU Alumni Assoc member.

A loving, doting father, Carl will be greatly missed by son William Wylie Scott of Jacksonville, Florida; Daughter-in-law Katalina Salcedo Scott of Pittsburgh, Pa.; daughter The Reverend Rebecca Scott Ozcomert of Upper Arlington, Ohio; daughter Jennifer Scott Michael (Patrick) of Worthington, Ohio; Son-in-law Randall Wayne Wellman of Hocking Hills, Ohio and Eloise Del Matto. His grandchildren include Jacqueline Scott, Benjamin Ozcomert, Carson Ozcomert, Madeline Wellman and Jeremy Wellman. Additionally, Carl will be missed by his sister-in-law Janice Robinson of Manitoulin Island, Ontario and many nieces and nephews and their families, neighbors, patients and friends. Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife Elizabeth Ann Scott, brothers Kenneth Scott of Clearwater, Florida, Harold Scott of Scio, Ohio, James A Scott of Niles, Ohio and Lynn B. Scott of Scio, Ohio and sister Lenora M. David of Hannibal, Missouri.

The Scott family would like to thank the staff of Our Family Home and Capitol City Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Carl. A private celebration honoring Carl’s life is planned for a later date. In honor of Carl contributions can be made to Our Family Home, 250 Old W. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 160, Worthington OH, 43040. Arrangements entrusted to Neptune Society.