Lacy James Scott

Friday, Dec. 25, 2020

December 16, 1941 ~ December 16, 2020

Our beloved father, husband and friend, Lacy James Scott (Scottie), passed away from cancer on his birthday, surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him. 

He was born in Radford, Virginia to Lacy Luelin Scott and Gladys Lula Wright Scott, who preceded him in death. He was raised in Sparta, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Gloria Divino Scott; his children Chris Scott (Dolores), James Scott, Ginny Booth (Mike), Marie Rodrigues (Jim) and Lacey Weibel (Trent); 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and siblings Milton Scott, Margie Fagan (Larry) and Edward Scott (Carol).

Lacy had a whirlwind romance with his wife, whom he met at Hill Air Force Base. They married on July 20, 1963 and enjoyed 57 years together. Lacy was an air defense photographer during the Vietnam War. They moved back to North Carolina after his service and his jobs included farm work and meat cutting. In 1967, they moved back to Salt Lake City, where he worked in many trades to provide his family a stable and wonderful home. 

Lacy, Marilyn and family loved to travel, and they made 25 trips across county by motorhome back to North Carolina to visit family. Camping, hunting, fishing and boating were abundant and precious memories. We’ll remember see him in a camping chair with his beloved dogs outside of his RV with a fresh cup of coffee in the morning. As a devout man of faith, he would often express that, besides being at his parish, St. Francis Xavier, he felt closer to God when out in nature.

Fond memories of Lacy included his fishing hat, watered-down Folgers coffee, flannel shirts, Big Macs, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, cashews, Oatmeal Crème pies, pinto beans and cornbread, a blue Jeep Cherokee and sly looks during the sound of six rolling die. Things that seem worthless but are priceless all because he made them so special. We will miss the sound of his voice that is weaved into all our happiest memories. Lacy Scott was an incredible man and more. His loss is heartbreaking, and we hope he is held safe in heaven until we can him meet again.  

A funeral Mass was celebrated on December 22 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Lacy was laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.