John C. (JC) Scott

October 10, 1926 - May 19, 2022

John C. (JC) Scott departed this world for his home in heaven Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at the age of 95. John was a lifetime resident of Cocke County. He was proceeded in death by his children Helen (Penny) England, son Mark Scott, parents, father Tooney Scott and mother Zilla Scott, brothers Clarence Scott, Jackson Scott, sisters, Addie Benson, Imogene Boling and Dorothy Phillips. . He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Joann Hale Scott of Newport, son John “Steve” Scott (Phyllis), James “Mike” Scott (Janet) of Silverdale, Washington, daughters Elizabeth “Libby” Hixson (CL) of Newport, Pamela Baxter (Russell) of Pensacola, Florida, Courtney Purkey (Michael) of Russellville, special caregiver and granddaughter, Kelly Whitt, sister Fannie Cameron (Roy) of Newport, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family and dear friends. John started working at the age of 14 on Stokley’s farm and went on to work as a milk truck driver, a manufacturing foreman at Haywood Wakefield until the plant closed and later returned to the same facility when it became Eastern Plating. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with friends, gardening, church, family and his beloved Braves baseball. Family will receive friends from12:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at Manes Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to be held immediately following, Pastor Richard Webb, Day Spring Church officiating. Burial will follow at Stokley’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Pall bearers: Roy McGaha, Dakota McGaha, Jared McGaha, Scott Austin, Sam Austin, Jonathan Austin, Matthew Baxter, Lucas Baxter, Thomas Scott, and John “Max” Scott. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at: www.manesfuneralhome.com Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.