Douglas Fulton Scott

Douglas Fulton Scott, 79, of Tallahassee, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2019, at Margaret Z. Dozier House at Big Bend Hospice. Doug was born in Ravenna, Ohio to John Fulton Scott and Colina MacLean Scott. He was the oldest of four boys. Their family moved to Sanford, FL when Doug was ten years old. Several years later, they moved to Atlantic Beach where Doug attended Fletcher High School. He played football, baseball, and basketball. After graduating from Fletcher, Doug enlisted in the Marines and served in the Reserves for seven years. Then, he attended Brevard Junior College for two years, and afterward went to East Tennessee State University on a baseball scholarship. There, he majored in Health and Physical Education. In 1965, Doug moved to Orlando, FL where he taught PE and coached at Glenridge Junior High and later at South Seminole Middle School. In 1966, Doug met Joy Edwards, an elementary teacher in the Orlando area. They married in 1967 and became parents of three girls: Tracie, Katie, and Stephanie. Doug was a wonderful husband and father to his girls. In 1974, Doug began his full time ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He felt God calling him to minister to athletes and coaches. He served the Orlando area for twelve years. Then, he and the family moved to Tallahassee, FL in 1986. Doug became area representative for the North Florida area. Doug served the North Florida area for five years, and then became the FCA State Director for Florida. He traveled all over the state for five years helping and encouraging other FCA staff. In 1996, Doug began his ministry for South Georgia FCA. His home base was Thomasville, but he served other areas in South Georgia. He worked seventeen years there ministering to athletes and coaches in the middle schools, high schools, and colleges. God used him greatly to spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus in every place he served. Doug faithfully served the Lord through FCA for 41 years. Doug’s legacy will continue through FCA. At each Florida FCA Bowl Breakfast, the Doug Scott Leadership Award will be given to an athlete or coach who exemplifies integrity, service, teamwork, and Christian values in their high school. Doug loved to garden; he grew tomatoes and other vegetables and fruits. He was so proud of his fruit and citrus trees. He also loved attending sports events and was an avid FSU Seminole fan. Doug and Joy attend Bradfordville First Baptist Church where Doug served as a Deacon for many years. He was part of the Men’s Sunday School Class taught by David Guthrie. Doug and Joy wish to thank the Men’s Class and Joy’s Abundant Grace Sunday School Class for their love, prayers, and support during Doug’s two year battle with cancer. Also, they wish to thank their Pastor Ronny Raines and the Deacons for their ministry to them. The family also thanks the Big Bend Hospice House doctors, nurses, and staff for their excellent care and concern for Doug while he was there. Doug is survived by his wife of 51 years Joy Scott; his children Tracie Wood (husband Chris) of Winter Garden, FL, Katie Webb (fiancé Pace Mawhinney) of Tallahassee, FL and Stephanie Smith (husband Tas) of Athens, GA along with his six grandchildren: Will Wood, Sam Wood, Talmadge Smith, Mary Edwards Smith, Fulton Webb, and Anna Webb. Other survivors include brother Chuck Scott (wife Judy) of Jacksonville, FL, sister-in-law Betty Scott of Greer, SC, cousin Tim Scott (wife Jane) of Sheridan, WY, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4:30-7:00PM Friday, January 25, 2019 at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Road in Tallahassee. The funeral service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Bradfordville First Baptist Church, 6524 Thomasville Road in Tallahassee, with burial immediately following at Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the FCA areas where Doug served or to Bradfordville First Baptist Church. North Florida FCA, 1382 Timberlane Road, Suite B, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (www.northfloridafca.org), Central Florida FCA, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando, FL 32810 ( www.centralfloridafca.org) or South Georgia FCA, PO Box 466, Thomasville, GA 31799 (www.southgafca.org), or Bradfordville First Baptist Church, 6524 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312 (www.bradfordville.org) Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850/385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Scott family with their arrangements.

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Douglas Fulton Scott

December 19, 1940 - January 23, 2019