SCOTT, BILLY JOE SR., age 85 of Irondale, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Haggard; and 2 grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Kate Scott; daughters, Rose Ann Scott Coshatt (David) and Debbie Sue Scott; son, Bill Joe Scott, Jr.; sister, Geraldine Tucker; 3 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren. Bill loved to hunt, fish and bowl and was a hall of fame athlete for the Alabama School for the Deaf. His family will receive friends on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 10-12 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alabama School for the Deaf.