Gerald Anthony Scott, age 85, of Twin City, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Harrell officiating. Interment followed at Union Primitive Baptist Church cemetery. Family received friends one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers were Kenton Scott, Reecie Scott, Jonathon Scott, Chat Jones, Matthew O’Neal, Slade Williamson and Ridge Henry.
Gerald was born March 8, 1941, in Blythe, to the late Reecie Scott and Mary Lou Kersey Scott. He was a skilled carpenter and the owner of Scott’s Mobile Homes, known for his hard work and craftsmanship. Gerald loved the simple things in life, working his cows, spending time on his tractor, and caring for his land. He also enjoyed collecting antiques and raising all kinds of birds, from exotic tropical ones to his chickens. Gerald took great pride in his yard and flowers, always keeping them just right. More than anything, he enjoyed visiting with his neighbors and sharing what he had, whether it was fresh eggs, peaches or grapes. Gerald will be remembered for his kind heart, generosity and the life he built doing what he loved. Mr. Scott is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce Scott; brothers, Wayne Scott and Kenny Scott; sisters, Libby Boatright and Carolyn Rogers.
Mr. Scott is survived by his son, Randy Scott (Vera) of Kite; daughters, Keila Perkins (Nick) of Swainsboro and Nikkia Mathis (Russell) of Statesboro; grandchildren, Scarlett Scott, Zade Anna O’Neal (Matthew), Zaren Williford, Caroline Mathis and Marybeth Mathis; special lifelong friend, Mac Gignilliat; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
