Paul Mitchell “Mitch” Scott Jr. passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015.
He was born November 1, 1928.
Mitch attended Ronceverte Graded School and Greenbrier High School in Ronceverte, WV. He started his college career at Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV, and transferred to Virginia Tech, where he was a member of the Highty-Tighties, Virginia Tech’s Regimental Band, graduating in 1950. Mitch was a Hokie to the core, wearing his VT baseball cap and colors proudly. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a navigator in the Korean War. He started his career as a John Deere salesman and was a lifelong New York Life agent from his log cabin office in Lewisburg.
Mitch loved theatre from his bachelor days in New York City. He was an actor in numerous plays produced by Greenbrier Valley Theatre and a frequent cast member for his favorite “Riders of the Flood” in Ronceverte. He also appeared in the 1987 movie, “Matewan,” and frequently appeared in local TV commercials.
In 2007, Mitch and his wife, Liz, were awarded the annual Community Service Award from the Shepherd’s Center for their outstanding service to the community. He achieved one of his lifelong goals with the establishment of a memorial monument to fallen soldiers from the Greenbrier Valley located outside the Greenbrier County Courthouse. Mitch was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, a past president of Rotary International, and a lifelong member of St. James Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Mitchell Sr. and Rena Scott; and his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Johnson Scott.
Mitch is survived by his daughter, Paige Hayes (Joe); son, Walker Henderson (Anne); his five granddaughters, Margaret Henderson, Laura Henderson, Heather Ashley, Samantha Pearson (Chris), and Melanie Johnson (Joe); grandson, Chris Hayes (Joy); and three great-grandchildren, Joseph Pearson, Ella Pearson, and Travis Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 218 Church Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901.
McCraw Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary originally published in the January 6, 2016, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
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