Gerald Augustus Scott, 74, of 215 Mill Street, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

He was born in Clarendon, Jamaica on March 26, 1943 to Gerald Scott, Sr. and Tremel Reid.

Gerald was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He loved his family and fellow-man and was always willing to lend a helping hand. We thank God for blessing us with Gerald in our life. He was employed as a cook at Friendly’s Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his father and a daughter, Lisha Scott.

Surviving are: his mother, Mrs. Tremel Reid of Bronx, NY; a son, Chris Patterson of Gaffney, SC; a daughter, Sherry Patterson of NY; two sisters, Donna Cottrell and Janette Scarlett, both of Bronx, NY; two brothers, Dalston Scarlett and Devon Scarlett, of Bronx, NY; son-in-law, Cecil Morgan, Sr. of Gaffney; 3 grandchildren, including Precious Morgan of the home, Terrell Patterson and Passion Patterson, both of Gaffney; 4 great-grandchildren; 24 nieces and nephews; 13 grand-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, 3:00 p.m., in the Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. James Ponder officiating.

The Gilmore Mortuary