John Scott 1913 - 2009

John Scott, 96, of Cottonwood died June 7. He was born February 2, 1913 in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of James and Mary Scott.

He was a graduate of Ryder College and served his country as a sergeant first class in the Army during World War II. He fought in the Normandy campaign.

Mr. Scott was a drummer in jazz bands, playing with Dizzy Gillespie and Gene Krupa.

He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and also enjoyed cycling and of course the drums.

He leaves his sons John Kenneth Scott of Maine and David Glenn Scott (Patricia) of California; granddaughters, Jaime Leah Happ (Brian) of California and Samantha J. Scott.

A memorial service was held on June 9 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 4 p.m..

  An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Information provided by survivors.