Gerald S. Scott, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015.

He was born April 6, 1934 in Cleveland, the son of the late Harold and Jenny (O'Connell) Scott.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Gene, Art, Don, Dick, Marilyn, and Herald.

Jerry was a production manager with Mercury Stainless/Republic Steel for 29 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, St. Barbara's Men's Club and K of C Council #554 3rd Degree.

He enjoyed boating, water skiing, woodworking, playing softball, basketball, bowling and bird watching.  He was a volunteer for Faith In Action and the Towpath Trailblazers.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen (Welsh) Scott of Massillon, son Stephen Scott and Kisha Chovan, sons and daughters-in-law Brian and Mari Scott, Dale and Janet Scott, Duane and Amy Scott, half-brother Mike (Barbara) Scott, step sisters Alice, Joan, and Dorothy,   grandchildren Samantha Massey, Logan, Madison, Molly and Mallory Scott and great-grandchild Landon Scott, extended family, Ashley, Megan, Haley and Jeremy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at 2 P.M. at St. Barbara Catholic Church, 2813 Lincoln Way N.W., Massillon, Ohio  44647 with Rev. Brian Cline celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 408 Ninth St. SW., Canton, OH 44707

Visitation will begin at 1 P.M. at the church prior to mass.  Luncheon to follow services.

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