Mike was proud to be a veteran of the United States Navy. While serving his country, he earned a Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy "E" Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (Second), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and First Good Conduct Award. After he was honorably discharged, he transferred to Naval Reserves.
Mike leaves to cherish his fond memories his beloved son, Ryan; his father, Col (Ret) Eugene F. Scott, Sr. (Beverly Scott); his siblings, Eugene F. Scott, Jr. (Dr. Patricia Van Pelt Scott), Jacqueline Edwards (Richard), Gregory Scott, and Leta Scott (Ms. Patricia Scott); along with his nieces, nephews, cousins, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and a host of family members and friends who will forever hold him close in their hearts.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, 135 Senoia Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269, US, on November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM with military honors.
Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30014 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 9:30 AM.