World War II Veteran and minister of the Gospel for 50 years passed away on March 9 at his home. He lived at Ararat, VA in Patrick County. Previously served as pastor at Mt. Ararat Pentecostal Holiness Church and Skyline Pentecostal Holiness Church in P

Rev. Clarence William Scott, age 92 of Ararat, VA, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at his home. Rev. Scott was born in Surry County, April 14, 1918 to Samuel and Mattie Noah Scott. He served our country in the United States Army during WWII. Rev. Scott was a devoted minister for fifty years, having served Mount Ararat, State Road, New Bethel and Skyline churches. Surviving is his loving wife of sixty seven years, Frances Overby Scott of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Bruce Stonestreet of Mt. Airy; Billie and Dale Martin of Claudville; Alice and Herbert King of Ararat; Carol and Jacob Moseley of Frederick, MD; Shelby and Ralph Boldt of Stafford, VA; sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Angie Scott of Mt. Airy; Gary and Linda Scott of Elkin; Phil and Brenda Scott also of Elkin; twelve grandchildren; one step grandchild; seventeen great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Angeline and Kenneth VanHoy of Jonesville; a brother, Glenn Scott of Siloam and special friends, Larry and Karen Goins. In addition to his parents, Rev. Scott was preceded in death by a great grandson, Jackie Martin; sisters Mable Bishop, Edith Flippin, Ethel Tilley and Eunice Jessup and by brothers, Leonard Scott, Lloyd Scott and Frank Scott. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Mountain View Pentecostal Holiness Church by Pastor Neil Pressley, Rev. Tommy Smith and Rev. Rickey Rogers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors by Patrick County VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Friday night from 6:00 to 8:00 at Moody Funeral Home of Mt. Airy.