Joseph “Joe” Scott, Jr.

Joseph “Joe” Scott, Jr., age 80, of Cornelia, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Born on January 4, 1942 in Banks County, he was the son of the late Joe Scott, Sr. and Charity Moss Scott. Mr. Scott retired from Cornelia Veneer after 35 plus years of service. In his spare time, he enjoyed working in his garden and also enjoyed flowers, old cars, guns, and listening to music. He especially loved his family and his church family at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Maggie Gibson; first cousin, Mildred Moss; and son, Tony Scott.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Connie Swilling Scott of the home; daughters, Sandra Wilson Holloway of Stone Mountain, Beverly Scott of Los Angeles, California, Maria Scott (Michelle) of Cornelia, and Pamela Hardeman (Charles) of Commerce; daughter-in-law, Denene Scott of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Tinisha Combs, Darius Maxwell, Joshua Scott, Selethia Gregory (Steven), Amberly Evans (Jarrell), Nyah Williams, Hannah Scott, Ryan Taylor (Jaylene), and Erin Taylor; a host of great grandchildren; a very special, treasured cousin, within the home, Joyce Latner; special friends, Marvin and Ben; first cousin, Ralph Beckham; Kenny Pettijohn; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mr. Scott will lie in state from 8:30 am until the service hour of 2 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart. Rev. Ann Nicely will officiate. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted and appreciated.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.