O.D. Scott, 97, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in a Blairsville, Georgia care facility. He was a native of Washington D.C. and lived in South Florida for many years before moving to Murphy in 1979. O.D. served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked with Southern Bell for 40 years in several capacities, but enjoyed being an installer / repairman the most.

He was the son of the late Otis Dewey and Pauline Mabel McCauley Scott and the husband of the late Dorothy Wells Scott, who died May 1, 2006. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Maurice (Sonny) Scott.

Surviving are three daughters, Carol Scott and partner, Marc Dickenson of Weirsdale, Florida, and Stephanie James and husband, Edwin, and Jennifer Phillips and husband, Joe, all of Murphy; a son, Wayne Scott of Boca Raton, Florida; a sister, Lois J. Costanza of Maryville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Brian Welch, Jessica Scott Fowler and husband, Dan, and Jillian and Jordan Phillips; two step-grandchildren, Leslie Echerd and husband, Drew, and Blake James and wife, Melissa; two great-grandchildren, Brian Welch Jr. and Bryson Welch; five step-great-grandchildren, Eliana and Jaden Echerd, and Charis, Violet, and Phoebe James; special-friend, Jean Shields Raper of Murphy; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Friday, February 15, 2019 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Dr. Chester Jones officiating. Music was provided by Jordan Phillips and Betty Sue Cowan. The interment was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Marc Dickenson, Edwin James, Joe Phillips, Mark Stalcup, Andrew Wilcher, and Grier Ivie.

The family received friends from 6:00-8:00 Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.