James William (Bill Scott) 83, died December 10 at Northside Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan Hamilton Scott, sons Timothy Scott and Lee Christopher Scott, daughter Leslie Scott; brother Charles Scott, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was a marine veteran and belonged to the American Legion and Am Vets. His day “gigs” were in finance and restaurant management but he was a musician all his life. Until his death, he was drummer for the Sunsation Show Chorus where he was a founding member. A musical tribute will be presented by his family at the next Sunsation Show Chorus presentation on February 10 at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Sunsation Show Chorus Bill Scott Memorial Fund c/o Don Kuzmickas, 82140 C St., Pinellas Park, FL 33781 or at www.sunsationshowchorus.com.
I spent many hours talking to Bill. One of the most inteligent men I ever met. A man of many accomplishments, dedicated to music but mostly to his entire family. He boasted of them constantly. I sure am going to miss my dear friend from Amvets and American Legion Post 104.
Semper Fi Bill.
I will miss my uncle Bill, and always remember how he encouraged me to learn to play the drums. Bill was a fantastic musician, uncle, and friend. He raised three great children, all of whom are talented musicians. It seems to run in the family.