Scott Jay Ekman

Mr. Scott Jay Ekman, age 68, of Flowery Branch passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

The family will receive friends 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Mr. Ekman was born October 16, 1949 to the late Bernard & Suzanne Ekman in Brooklyn, New York.  He was an avid fisherman and guitar player.  He had a great love for his grandchildren and dog Blodgett.

Mr. Ekman is survived by his wife, Denora Ekman of Buford; son, Jon Lewis of Buford; daughter, Sasha Durling of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Dace Lewis, Lexi Durling and Lauren Durling; brother, Gershon Ekman of California; aunt, Barbara Marks; cousins, Sheila Marks-VanDriesche of Massachusetts and Nancy Pope of New Jersey; and several nieces.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hall County Animal Shelter, 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia  30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.