George E. Scott, age 72 of Raywick, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

George was born December 22, 1948 in Lebanon. He was a member of Rolling Fork Baptist Church, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, and a U.S. Army Veteran. George worked over 30 years in the dairy industry and retired with 33 years of service for the state where he served as dairy inspector. George also raised beef cattle for over 35 years on his 5th generation family farm in Raywick.

George was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mina Scott of Gleanings, and one brother James Edwin Scott of Lawrenceburg.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Ruth Dowell Scott, two sons Brandon (Ashley) Scott of Gleanings, and Patrick (Kelly) Scott of Raywick, one sister Marsha Webster of Zionsville, IN and four grandchildren Grady, Caroline, Archer, and Waylon Scott who were his pride and joy.

Private Funeral Services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Mattingly Funeral Home. Dr. Dwayne Howell will officiate. Burial will follow in Highview United Methodist Church cemetery in Raywick where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. The funeral will be livestreamed onto the Mattingly Funeral Home facebook page.

Public visitation is 10 AM – 2 PM Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.

Active pallbearers are Corey Thompson, Ben Devers, Andrew Bell, Sean Gaddie, Danny Lamkin, and Michael Lamkin. Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Miles, Mike Butcher, Steve Brown, Arthur Devers, Francis "Toodles" Mattingly, and Mike Smith.

A special thank you to Ashley and her staff at Fresenius Kidney Care in Lebanon, Kentucky for taking great care of George.

Due to covid-19 restrictions, face coverings are required, and social distancing and hand washing are encouraged. Funeral home occupancy is limited to 50%. No food or drink may be sent or shared at this time.