Clyde Scott

When we look back over a loved one’s life and they’ve made us smile, we know it was an impactful life. And such it was with Clyde David Scott, Sr. (August 9, 1933-November 18, 2023). He lived a wonderful life of 90 years.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Jackie, their children, Susan (David) Hardin, Bethany (Scott) Galbraith, David Scott, Stephen (Monica) Scott, 17 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.

Clyde was born at home in Athens, Alabama. He was the youngest of four children. Born with a charming, magnetic, fun-loving personality, he made friends easily and popularity seemed to follow him in school, at college, in his profession and in the community.

Clyde attended Tanner Elementary and High School. He played high school football and graduated salutatorian. He won honors on the debate team in high school and attended Auburn University on scholarship. He transferred to Athens College his junior year and graduated with a degree in accounting and chemistry.

Clyde worked for a short time at Chemstrand Corporation in their research division in Decatur, Alabama before serving a two-year tour with the Army in Germany.

In 1953 he married the love of his life, his best friend and soulmate, Jacqueline Kelley. Together they raised four children. Clyde took a job with Abbott Laboratories in 1961 and moved his family to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Clyde made many lifelong friends in his years with Abbott. He won numerous awards and honors doing what he loved until he retired in 1984.

Clyde’s first love was the Lord. He was a man of prayer and possessed a strong, energetic faith, serving as an example for us all. Following closely behind his love for the Lord was the love he had for Jackie, his wife of 70 years. Clyde clearly adored, respected and cherished her. Clyde loved all his family and considered each of them a treasure.

Clyde enjoyed being very involved in church. He was a superintendent at Tanner Methodist church until he moved to Tuscaloosa. He served two terms as a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church. There he was also known as an exceptionally friendly greeter who rarely forgot a name and was quick to give a sincere compliment as he welcomed those he greeted. To say he never met a stranger is an understatement.

Clyde served on the board of First State Bank for many years. He enjoyed golf until he physically could no longer play. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and supporting them in their interests and activities. Clyde enjoyed landscaping and working in his yard. He called it God’s Garden and it was beautiful. He liked watching football on TV and was usually watching several games simultaneously. He liked keeping current with news, events, and the stock market and read several newspapers daily.

Sunset Brown-Service Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is honored to serve the Scott family during their time of bereavement. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetBrown-Funeral.com