Lloyd Scott Sr.

January 21, 2021

Lloyd Scott Sr., a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA., and World War II, US Navy Veteran departed this life on Wednesday, January 21, 2021 at the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Medical Center at the age of 94. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a long-standing deacon and trustee board member of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church #2 for over 55 years. He was a devoted husband of the late Dolores Dupclay Scott for 66 years of matrimony. Son of the late Amade Scott and Leona Cox, beloved father of Lieutenant Colonel, US Army (Ret.) Lloyd D. Scott (Valencia), Dionne Scott and Dianne Scott and brother to Jenny Smith and Camelia Barlow. Affectionately known as “Papa Scott,” he is survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his Celebration of Life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA., at 11:00 am with Pastor Michael C. Barlow of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church #2, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Please join us by livestream at www.facebook.com/D.W.RhodesFuneralHome/live . As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.