Scott Burnett Silliman

Scott Burnett Silliman, 63, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026 in Greensboro, Georgia. Born August 2, 1963 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he will be remembered for his life grounded in humility, love of family, hard work, and perseverance.

Scott graduated with honors from Marietta High School and was a member of the school’s state championship tennis team and the MHS Hall of Fame. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Following undergraduate school, he pursued his passion of medicine to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. It was at the Medical College of Georgia that he met his wife of 35 years, Dr. Erin Harkins Silliman. Erin and Scott built a successful dental practice in Douglasville, Georgia, and were blessed with two sons, Collin and Brennan.

Scott will be remembered for his kindness, intelligence, humor, and selfless devotion to others. His professional focus extended beyond simply caring for thousands of dental patients in Douglasville over three decades. He was greatly loved by his dental staff and patients for his heart-felt care and gentle demeanor.

At home, Scott poured himself into every aspect of being a perfect husband and father. His world revolved around supporting his wife and children, and his proudest moments included watching his sons run cross-country/track races in middle school through present day, as well as in Peachtree Road races. He also found joy in caring for his beloved pets at home and following with academic and emotional vigor his favorite sports teams, especially UNC football and basketball. He loved travel, outdoor adventures, and the serene moments of walking around Lake Oconee with Erin.

Scott's legacy is one of quiet strength, devotion to family, and care for others. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, dental patients and colleagues, and all who knew him.

Scott is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Erin Harkins Silliman; his sons, Collin Michael Silliman and Brennan Patrick Silliman; his mother, Ellen Cook Barnes; his father, Robert Burnett Silliman; his sister, Carolyn Silliman Hardwick; his brother, Robert Todd (Wendy) Silliman; his nephew, Robert Alexander Silliman, and niece, Margaret Dabney Silliman.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 21 at 1:00 pm at Marietta First United Methodist Church, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Private committal will be held at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery, Sandy Springs, GA.

In memory of Scott and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Atlanta Humane Society.