Rodney E. Scott

Rodney E. Scott, 77, of Butler passed away Wednesday at his residence.

He was born Nov. 18, 1940, in Butler, and was a son of the late Edward Scott and the late Garnet Bauman Scott.

Rodney worked for Butler Armco, retiring in 1997 after 38 years.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Rodney was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Herman.

He was a member of the Herman Volunteer Fire Co., RC Men's Club, VFW Post 249 of Butler, Summit Township Sportsman Club, NRA, Happy Hunters, Buffalo Valley Sportsman Club, Knights of Columbus Council 11388, American Legion Post 683 of Saxonburg, and St. Mary Assumption and ushers club.

Rodney worked on many farms in the Butler area. He became an avid gardener and was known for growing tons of garlic, claiming it was his medicine.

Rodney coached many of his sons' baseball teams. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and trips to Iowa with his boys.

Rodney bowled in many leagues for over 50 years. Over the years, he threw horseshoes in many leagues.

For the past nine years, he had been in charge of the St. Mary Fish Fry.

He served as a Summit Township supervisor for 18 years.

Rodney taught first aid for 27 years.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Gail, whom he married on Aug. 29, 1964; two sons, Russ Scott and his wife, Julie, of Butler, and Gene Scott and his wife, Jennifer, of Butler; five grandchildren, Hunter Scott, Lauren Scott, Zoe Scott, Paige Scott and Blake Scott; two brothers, Richard Scott and his wife, Janet, of Butler, and Roy Scott and his wife, Joni, of Butler; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandchild, Rachael Scott; one brother, Edward Scott; and two sisters, Georgia Turner and Beverly Haley.

SCOTT — Friends of Rodney E. Scott, who died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 821 Herman Road, Butler, with the Rev. Ward Stakem, OFM. Cap. officiating.Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery.Officers and members of the VFW Post 249 of Butler, American Legion Post 683 of Saxonburg, American Legion Post 117 of Butler and American Legion Post 778 of Lyndora will conduct military honors at graveside.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.