Ted Drayton Scott, Jr.

AIKEN, SC – TED DRAYTON SCOTT, JR., 71, husband of the late Gail L. Scott, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at Pruitt Health, North Augusta following an extended illness.

     A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Ted was a son of the late Ted Drayton and Mildred Campbell Scott, Sr.  He graduated from Aiken High School, Class of ’66, and was a superior athlete, lettering in football, baseball and basketball.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea.  Ted was instrumental in creating, along with his father, Scott Crane / CSRA Rigging and Millwright Corp. prior to suffering a stroke 15 years ago.  He was a member of Couchton Baptist Church.

     Survivors include two daughters, Kristi Yaughn (James), Keri McGee (Chris); grandchildren, Ashley Yaughn, Joey Yaughn, all of Aiken; sister, Vicki Taylor (Charles), Williston; brother, Todd Scott (Sara), Couchton; brother-in-law, Marvin Ruspakka (Audrey), Champion, MI; several nieces and nephews.

     The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon, September 11^th beginning at 2 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 3 o’clock with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon officiating.  Interment will be in Southlawn Cemetery.

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC