Obituary of Edward Russell Scott Jr

SCOTT, Edward Russell, Jr, 76, of Land O Lakes, Florida, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019.

He was born in Chicago. Illinois and came to Florida in 2001 from Minnesota.

He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps.

Ed worked as a detective with the DC police Dept and a local small business owner.

His memberships included St Mark Episcopal Church, Tampa; Fraternal Order of Police; American Legion; Free Masons; and Moose Lodge.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Scott Sr and Virginia Love Scott.

Ed is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Roxanne; son, Greg; daughter, Linda Knobbe; three brothers, John, Dennis and Jerry; two sisters, Diane Sebilia and Judith (Rob) Deptula; two grandchildren, Ashley and Mariah; 4 great grandchildren, Colby, McKenzie, Aria and Karlito.

Family will receive friends Monday, September 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

The funeral will take place at 10:00 Am on Tuesday, September 10th at Loyless Funeral Home,

Land O Lakes.

Military Honors and burial will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.

In Lieu of flowers, family suggests making a donation to Wounded Warrior Project.