Wilmot Eugene Scott

WILMOT EUGENE SCOTT Sunrise: Friday, September 5, 1958 Sunset: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Wilmot Eugene Scott, born in Monrovia, Liberia on September 5, 1958, passed away at home on July 24, 2024, in Florissant, Missouri. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 41 years, Thelma Romana (Barnes) Scott, and their son, Jonathan Gabriel Scott. Also mourning his death are his mother, Ella Jones Scott and his uncle, Raymond G Scott. Eugene was also a beloved brother to Relda Scott Dorris (Michael), Rachael L Lerebours (Felipe), and Zora H Scott Jacobs (Larry), and a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Many of his closest friends were from childhood and school including Alex MendsCole, Tulasi Markham, TQ Harris, Michael Mensah and Dal Brown among others. Eugene was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; his father, Wilmot Edward Scott, and his brothers Gabriel Dennis Scott and Edward Estes Scott. Eugene was called by many names by those who knew him. Among the names: Geno, Nugene, Bootigene, Uncle Eugene, Uncle Geno, Wes, Scotty, Wescott, ….. Geno was a kind, loving, empathetic, compassionate and faithful person in his many roles of son, brother, husband, father, uncle, nephew, friend, co-worker, volunteer, and mentor. We’re familiar with the many aspects of Geno’s life. They were all woven together by his gift of love and compassion. He saw, recognized, listened and always acknowledged. Then he reflected your better self to you during the encounter, no matter how brief. Eugene was a dedicated student who attended LAMCO Elementary School in Yekepa, Liberia & the Methodist Elementary School (Monrovia, Liberia); St. Augustine Mission School (Kakata, Liberia) for junior high; and St. Patrick's High School. After high school, he was selected as a member of the inaugural operations team for the Omega Navigation Tower in Paynesville, Liberia. He furthered his education at Columbus Technical College in Ohio and Parks College at St. Louis University in Cahokia, Illinois. He built a distinguished career in banking by working at Mercantile Bank, Roosevelt Bank, Heartland Bank, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and US Bank. In memory of Wilmot Eugene Scott, please consider contributions to the Alzheimer's Association. The Archway Memorial Chapel in Hazelwood, MO is assisting the family during this time. FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS...PLEASE USE THIS LINK FOR ACCOMMODATIONS https://group.doubletree.com/rpcnvl

Wilmot Eugene Scott

September 5, 1958 - July 24, 2024