Loren Elson Scott Sr.

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Mary Congregational Church honoring the life of Loren Elson Scott, Sr., 87, who died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Prairie Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are as follows Maurice D. Applewhite, Keith Scott, Jaylen E. Swann, Brian Leonard, John Allen Landry, Harry Boudreaux and David “CJ” Broussard. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Lee Scott, Herman L. Scott, Loren Scott Jr., Andrew Scott, Steven Scott, Edwin Scott, Anthony Scott, Wayne Scott, Terry Scott and James J. Scott.

Loren Elson Scott was born December 11, 1933, by midwife to the union of Doctor Loren Scott and Mary Lizzie Veney of Beverlyville, Virginia.  As a young boy his father took him and his older brother to work with him on fishing vessels for Menhaden Fishery, better known as “Pogie Fishing.” Loren Elson Scott was first employed by Omega Protein Fishery Industry where he fished off the Chesapeake Bay in Reedville, Virginia. Later moving to Abbeville for Menhaden and Zapata fishery for over 60 plus years, where he deeply loved working on the sea. Working as a seamen was his pride and joy. He quickly learned the trade and his dream was to become a captain someday.  Later in life this dream became a reality as he worked his way up from a crewmember, to mate, then finally “Captain.” Loren studied at home with his wife to earn his United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer Master License and became known as “Captain Scottie.”

As a young man Loren accepted Christ and joined Shiloh Baptist Church of Burgess, Virginia where he served until his work took him to Intracoastal City, in Abbeville.  Years later, he met and married his now former wife who is a member of the St. Mary Congregational Church. Attending church with her Loren fell in love with the church and served there for the last 45 plus years of his life.  His love for St. Mary took charge, and he began singing in the church choir. Later, he became a deacon in the church and a member of the Board of Trustees. He worked faithfully alongside his fellow deacons with love and passion for his church and pastor.  Scottie worked until his health failed him. Scottie’s passion was his children and the church. “There isn’t nothing I wouldn’t do to help better or keep the doors of this church open!” he would often say. Scottie took his positions in church very seriously. If you happen to become a new member here at the church, he made it his business to get to know you and try to find a position or job for you to do in order to keep you here as an active member. He loved dearly the dance ministry and the youth of the church.

Loren Elson Scott was called from labor to reward on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

He leaves to cherish his sweet memories (2) brothers, Herman Lorenzo Scott (Elizabeth) of Heathsville, VA., and Robert Lee Scott of Washington D.C.; (1) sister Mary S. Betts-Dawson (Walter) of Heathsville, VA.; (2) aunts, Almeta V. Wood of Ellicott City, MD., and Perlina V. Cockrell of Edwardsville, VA., (2) sisters-in-law, Estelle, and Connie Scott; (16) children, Loren Scott Jr. (Ella) of Windsor Mill, MD., Paulette S. Levine of Abbeville, Gale S. Wakeel of Richmond, VA., Valarie S. Hooper of Heathsville, VA., Edwin Scott of Upper Marlboro, MD., Wayne Scott of Washington D.C., Tammy S. Daniels (Asa) of Waldorf, MD., Tony Scott, of Germantown, MD., Terry Scott, James Scott (Maranda), and Consuela Scott all of Abbeville, LA., Marlo L. Miller, (Daughter-in-law, Amber) of Tacoma, Washington, Melissa S. Meeks (Timothy) of Norfolk, VA., Mary S. Applewhite (Maurice) of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Andrew Scott of Lake Charles and Steven Scott of Abbeville; 50 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; a beloved special friend and former-wife, Pauline Scott Landry; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his father, Doctor Loren Scott; mother, Mary Lizzie Veney Scott; (1) brother, James Odell Scott; (1) sister, Geraldine Holmes;  (1) daughter, Katherine “Kathy,” Scott; and step-daughter, Martha Mouton; and (2) grandchildren.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.