Theodore Louis Scott

Theodore Louis Scott, affectionately known as “Scotty” or T.L., was born in Catonsville, Maryland on November 5, 1928 to the late Edythe and Harry S. Scott. After fighting the good fight of faith, Scotty was called to his eternal rest on July 15, 2003.Scotty will be remembered for his commanding presence, resounding voice, and robust laughter. He was a great conversationalist, good at lengthy discussions and a master at presenting diverse perspectives in a variety of areas. His favorite saying was “On the contrary.Scotty was graduate of Douglass High School. He attended Morgan State University and later received his degree in Law Enforcement from the Community College of Baltimore. He continued his education at the University of Baltimore.During Scotty’s two years of active duty as sergeant in the United States Army he served a tour of duty in Korea. He extended his military duty with an additional thirteen years in the Maryland National Guard, achieving the rank of Lieutenant.Scotty was employed at the United States Postal Service for ten years. He was subsequently employed at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. After twenty-seven years, he retired as a Lieutenant from the Maryland Transportation Authority, as Commander of the Toll Facilities Police Training Academy.He was united in Holy Matrimony to Ruth Louise Scott (nee Harris0 November 8, 1968 and lovingly referred to her as “His Bride.” He was also a loving father to his three children.He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and supportive wife, Ruth L. Scott: one son, Dennis Gross; one daughter, pastor Adella Holt (daughter Francis Eileen Scott preceded him in death); two brothers, Eugene Scott of Baltimore and Leonard Scott of Bellevue, Washington; two sisters, Edith Davis of Mosley, Virginia and Carolyn Bowser of Kathleen, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Marvin Bowser; three sisters-in-law; Lillian W. Scott, Martha J. Wagner and Bessie A. King; one son-in-law, Ivan D. Holt, one daughter-in-law, Joann M. Gross; six grandchildren, Marlon Scott, Tira Scott, Arvis Tucker, Joan Ingram, Kevin Gross, Stephanie Graham; eleven great-grandchildren; close family friends/supporters, Jenifer Carroll (Ben) for more than forty years, Evelyn Scott, ex-wife and Drietriss Thornton; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

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Theodore Louis Scott

November 5, 1928 - July 15, 2003