Lawrence Annon Scott

Lawrence Annon Scott passed away on August 15, 2025 at his home in Palm Coast, Florida, in the company of family. Lawrence was born (at home) on May 17, 1929 in Robeson County, North Carolina to Percell and Pearlie May Scott. When he was born, he had an older brother, Sidney and an older sister, Sallie Mae. His parents had a tobacco farm and the kids helped on the farm during their childhood. Four more siblings were born after Lawrence—Peggy, Sue, Percell Junior and Lewis. Lawrence’s dad took them to any fairs and circuses that came to town. When Lawrence was 16, he would get on a bus to Maxton with his guitar and play in a jamboree with other people on live radio on Saturdays. He had a sponsor who paid his bus fare and he would promote their products on the radio. He and his brothers were musically inclined and liked to play together throughout the years. During World War II, Sidney went overseas with the troops while Lawrence stayed home to help on the farm. He quit school to do this and it was at this me that the principal of the school asked his father if he would be willing to drive the school bus. Lawrence passed his commercial license driving test and began driving the bus. He was 17. He told us that kids were safe on his bus and that he kept order. In fact, once two of his cousins were horsing around so much that he made them get off the bus 12 miles from home. They walked home and were in trouble when they got there. Lawrence was paid $24 a month for driving the bus and always gave half of it to his father. When Sidney returned safely from overseas, Lawrence returned to school to finish high school. He and his classmates were very close and he has enjoyed many reunions with them and they have kept in touch all these years. Lawrence and they are all part of the Lumbee Indian tribe of eastern North Carolina. Lawrence was proud of his heritage. Lawrence moved to Greensboro after Sidney returned and worked for the Pepsi-Cola company which then transferred him to Melbourne, Florida. After that, he moved to Hollywood, Florida, where he became a big Miami Dolphins fan. He attended Superbowl VI between the Dolphins and the Cowboys in 1972 and got free tickets from one of the players. He always said that they took a champagne flight to New Orleans, lost the game, and took a beer flight back home. Lawrence’s first marriage to Mary McGirt resulted in three children, Jimmy Scott, Ron Scott and Sue Knowles. He was divorced and remarried again, but said the third time was the charm-when he met JoAnn Boyd. He and JoAnn were married for 35 years. They had a lot of fun together and were soulmates. They traveled all over the country in the summers after he retired and she had the summers off from teaching. They said they rode the “grub-line.” Which is visiting any and all friends and family on their routes. JoAnn grew up in Montana and had relatives there who embraced Lawrence and added him to the annual summer camping trip every year. Camping and traveling with JoAnn were some of the most favorite times of his life. Lawrence spent most of his working career with Florida Power Corp. maintaining the state’s nuclear power plants along with a crew of other men. They would travel to each plant as needed and they became a close-knit group. He had a well-attended retirement party in 1991 where he and JoAnn served a steak meal and had an open bar with JoAnn’s son and daughter in-law serving and tending bar. He talked about that party many times over the years. They all had such a good time. It was much better than any of the other guys’ retirement parties. He wanted to treat all his friends and enjoy their happiness. The power plant work resulted in asbestos in Lawrence’s lungs and he had COPD and breathing problems later in his life. He also survived prostate cancer when he was in his 60s. Lawrence was capable of doing almost anything. Later in life when he retired, he began making turquoise and silver jewelry. He and JoAnn went to quite a few art shows where his jewelry was popular and she set up a website for him to sell online. He could cook, tile and wallpaper, build a house…he was a multi-talented man. He was also a good man. He worked hard his whole life and cared for others. And he was always kind and gracious. When JoAnn began suffering from vascular dementia at the age of 75, Lawrence lovingly took care of her for 8 years until the disease finally took her from him. The love they had was something special. He would visit her twice a day, near the end, at her nursing home to feed her the food that he knew she liked. One of their common interests was cooking and they both loved to cook, especially together. And from the time Lawrence turned 90, there was an annual party at his house in Palm Coast every year for his birthday. He usually cooked all the food, along with several desserts including banana pudding, cheesecakes and pineapple cake. Lawrence is survived by his sister, Sue, his children James Scott (Jeanne), Ronald Scott (Donna) and Sue Knowles; grandchildren Jamey Scott, Brenna Hudson, Kelly Scott, Casey Crump (Tyler), Katie Scott, Aaron Knowles, Nicole Scott, Johnathan Scott and great-grandchildren Richard Knowles, Thomas Sirman, Tayha Sirman, Tyler Sirman, Mariah Verde, Maleeya Verde, Marcus Scott, Matthew Crump, Bradley Crump, and Natalie Crump. He is also survived by JoAnn’s children Brad Lee Wagner (Jane), Laurie Powell (Eric Marx); and grandchildren Jesse Wagner, Justin Wagner (Annie) and Kara Powell; great-grandchildren Ember Wagner, Justin Wagner, Antonio Wagner, Royal Wagner. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, and two of his sisters, Peggy and Sallie Mae; by his stepson, Robert Wagner and by his grandchildren Rochelle Knowles, Shawna Scott, Melissa Scott, and Heather Scott. The family thanks the Advent Health Hospice team for their care and concern during Lawrence’s illness. Especially Linda Pollicita and McKenzie Mackinnon. Thank you also to Tanam Ahmed, who was Lawrence’s favorite doctor in his entire life. The family also want to thank Lawrence’s next-door neighbors and friends, Harvey and Bonnie Schultz for their friendship and care and very generous help in the last 6 years since they have been neighbors. The world is greatly benefited from having such wonderful, loving people in it. Lawrence (“Scotty”) will always be remembered fondly for his sense of humor and good and decent qualities, his steady presence, his honesty and his generous nature. He will be forever missed by the many who loved him. Services will be provided by Heritage Funerals and Cremation of Bunnell, Florida. A viewing will be held on Sept 2, 2025 from 3:00-5:00pm and a graveside service in Dunnellon, Florida on Sept 3, 2025 at 10:00am at Dunnellon Memorial Gardens.

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Lawrence Annon Scott

May 17, 1929 - August 15, 2025