William J. "Bill" Scott

William J. 'Bill' 'Pops' Scott, 69, of Calhoun Falls, husband of Brenda VanOrden Scott, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Self Regional Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was born in Abbeville County to Jewell 'Nanny' Graham Scott and the late Harold J. Scott. Mr. Scott retired from the Burlington/Mohawk Plant after many years of dedicated service. He was a devoted and faithful member of the Calhoun Falls Church of God where he served as a Lay Speaker, Clerk and on various committees. Mr. Scott was a great fan of Calhoun Falls High School and former member of the Calhoun Falls Charter School Board. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and Miami Dolphins fan. Mr. Scott enjoyed family time and found great pleasure in watching his grandson, Ian, play football. He was a beloved man of faith, devoted to his community and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Scott and a sister, Gilda S. Shirley. Mr. Scott is survived by his wife of 48½ years, Brenda, of the home; his mother, Jewell, of Calhoun Falls; a daughter, Kathy S. Fabian and her husband John of Fountain Inn; a grandson, Ian Fabian of Fountain Inn; two sisters, Linda Dale Hodges and her husband Frankie of Abbeville and Dianne Dutton and her husband Jerry of Elberton, GA; brother-in-law, Claude Shirley of Abbeville; uncle and good friend, Richard 'Revo' VanOrden of Calhoun Falls; long-time close family, who were like his children, Mike and Miranda Alewine and their son, Garren of Calhoun Falls; many nieces, nephews and extended family; and four great-god children, Jantezen Barnes, Jace Barnes, Jackson Martin, and Halidelle Martin. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, January 1, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home Calhoun Falls Chapel. Funeral services will be 1:00PM Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Calhoun Falls Church of God with Rev. John Tyson, Rev. Jerry Catoe and Rev. Larry Hargrove officiating. Burial will follow in Warrenton Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorial contributions, in memory of Bill, to be sent to the Calhoun Falls Church of God, 810 Fairfield St., Calhoun Falls, SC 29628. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com