WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Henry W. Scott, Jr., most beloved citizen, to his eternal reward on February 7, 2018; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Scott, affectionately known by all, was born April 10,1937 in Longstreet, Mississippi to the union of (the late) Henry Sr. and (the late) Mary Laura. He attended the public school system and later moved to Chicago. He is proceeded in death by his brother, Limmie Scott and his three daughters, Gail, Linda and Sharon ; and
WHEREAS, In 1962, after arriving in Chicago, Scott enlisted and served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany for four years. Upon completing his military service to his country he returned home and began his working career at Sheffield Fundryand where he was employed for more than 20 years until they closed. He gained employment at Francis and Nygren Foundry and became a foreman. Scott had amazing knowledge and skilled hands in heating and refrigeration, electrical work and auto repair; and
WHEREAS, Scott embraced his faith and was a long time member ofthe Greater White Stone M.B. Church. He gave his life to Christ under the leadership ofthe late Rev. B.T. Blumenberg and was crowned a Deacon. He enjoyed singing in the Gospel Choir and serving as the Sunday School Superintendent until his health began to fail; and
WHEREAS, Scott leaves to cherish his loving and precious memories; his devoted wife, Lula Scott; children, Ladonna Scott, Cassandra Coulter, Tamra Scott (Myron), JaVonne Scott (Chennetta), Jason Scott (Sierra) and Sesely Humphries; brothers, Joseph Scott (Deborah), Pearlie Mae Jones, Kermitt Scott (Anita), Walter Garcia Scott (Sonya) and Charlies D. White (Eloise) and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and treasured friends; and
WHEREAS, Scott was a patriarch who devoted his time ensuring the family join together during holiday celebrations and family gatherings. He will be deeply missed but his dedication and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members ofthe City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here this eighteenth day of April, 2018 A.D., do hereby commemorate Henry W. Scott, Jrfor his many lifetime contributions and do hereby extend to his family and many friends our sincere condolences.
?(\ .\ Ud l\ ^ f*MMA MITTS'
40-* * n Alderman, 37th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolutiopJje prepared and presented to the family
of Henry W. Scott, Jr. / / f—^
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