Evander Scott, Sr.

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle, Evander Burk Scott, Sr., departed this earthly life on February 20, 2020 with his loving, faithful, and devoted wife Betty Scott at his side. Evander was born June 30th, 1943 to Mamie Garrett and Ben Scott in Montgomery, Alabama.

Evander received his education through Alabama public schools. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1963 where he began his successful career with General Motors. He retired after 35 years of service. After retirement, he was blessed to do what he loved by serving his community as a used car salesman.

Evander accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior October 26th, 1986 and was passionate about his relationship with God. He served faithfully as a soul winner, usher and ordained deacon at God Harvest Center under the direction of the late Pastor Aaron A. Arthur Sr.

Evander loved life, spending time with his family, and anything to do with a motor in it. Those that knew him will remember him for his prize winning Corvette and super sharp Harley Davidson. He was a great motivator and storyteller that always kept it real and spoke from his heart. He will truly be missed.

Evander was preceded in death by sons, Evander Scott, Jr. and Corey "Baldhead" Scott, parents, Mamie Bell and Ben Scott; grandmother, Viola Vinson; cousins, James Hopkins, Edna McClain; father and mother-in-law, Aaron Sr. and Rosalee Arthur; many uncles, cousins, and other relatives.

He leaves to celebrate his life his loving and devoted wife, Betty J. Scott, whom he affectionately called "Ms. Scott"; children, Eric Macon, Saginaw, Michigan, Lucretia (Dwight) Cross,Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Shana Watson, Erin (Rodney) Francois, Stephen and Leah, all of Kansas, Brittney, Evander III, Corey, Gabe, Trinity and Jacob Scott, Brianca Lawrence all of Saginaw, Michigan, Decoreyian Parham, Atlanta, Georgia, Sharnice Stewart, Texas, Christal Collins, Saginaw, Michigan: great-grandchildren, Ea’moni, Mason, MaLaysha, Evan, Jonathan, Aaron, Isabelle, Cassey, Elijah, Stephen, Zeke, Mila, Gabriella, Brooklyn, Diamond Jr., Chad Jr.; two sisters, Violet (Sandy) Jackson, Betty Jean Sankey, both of Montgomery, Alabama; nieces, Mamie (Michael) Huffman, Ida Braswell, Cheryl Treadwell, Montgomery, Alabama; nephew, Keith Jackson, Montgomery, Alabama; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Mason, Harper Woods, Michigan, Gail Hysten, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including special friends Artis Thompson, David and Liz Nelson.

The family would like to express special thanks to MMR Rescue Team, Dr. John Hughes and Staff, 3rd Floor Staff at Covenant Cancer Center, Bishop Ronald Chipp and Faith Harvest Church, The Crew + 1, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.