Luther E. Scott

If there ever was someone who would like to see a man that would classify as one “pulled up by his bootstraps”, Luther Scott would definitely qualify. He was born in Kemper County, Mississippi, on October 14, 1929, to Rev. Ellis W. Scott and Loleta Maye Scott. Luther passed away at his residence on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the third of four boys and most definitely a country boy. He lived in this area for a few years prior to moving to Tehuacana, Texas, during the time his dad went to ministerial school.

Prior to Texas, he spent his time helping his mom, doing what a young boy would do, especially planting a garden. He had his little spot and took great pride in it. This pride from childhood continued on through 2025. Years ago, his two youngest grandchildren found a picture of eggplants in a seed catalog. He had never grown it, we had never cooked it, but he got the plants and has planted them every year since. He always gave them away, but he grew them with great pride.

After his dad completed his degree, the family moved to Saucier, MS, where he became pastor of the Methodist Church. The move was a somber one with his mother very ill and passed away shortly thereafter. He, being the only son at home, not only took care of his mother until her death, but he was also “chief cook and bottle washer”. All at the age of eleven. Living in Saucier was his best life. He cherished those three years where he met the best group of friends anyone could ask for. They occupied his time in wonderful ways. When his dad was called to another church, it meant leaving his BEST friends behind. It got to the point, where going to school was not what he wanted it to be. At the age of 17 he persuaded His dad to sign for him to join the army.

The army was the beginning of a whole new life. Prior to this he had taken it upon himself to go to the Delta, find a crane-operating acquaintance, and learn this trade. That he did!! This intervention was a God-send to prepare him for the military. After his basic training, he was sent to Hawaii, where using his skill as a crane operator, he had “the life of Riley” building a golf course for the General. His term in the military ended at the beginning of the Korean War. He was willing to go; however, it was too late.

After his military service he became a crane operator at various pulp and paper mills in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. He also worked in construction building some of these mills before working there. His final job was at a Mississippi mill where he gave high praise to his crew.

He was previously married and was the father of two girls. While working in Louisiana, he met his wife, Roberta Luttrell Scott, the mother of one son, and they had a daughter. After all of his adventures, he and his wife settled in Soso, Mississippi, to enjoy the rest of their lives where he lived his life as a man with great faith.

Deaths were his parents Rev. Ellis W. Scott and Loleta Maye Strange Scott, his step-mother Mable Ford Scott, his brothers Winston E. Scott, A. Francis Scott, and John Wesley Scott, a step-son Bill Blansett, and grandsons Erik Spittler and Andrew Brandon. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Roberta Luttrell Scott, daughters Teresa Roberts (Rod), Regina Wrigley, and Allyson Knotts (Chris). Grandchildren Kelly Brandon, Jaklyn Wrigley (Erich), Nikki Wrigley, Callee Knotts, John Wesley Knotts, Jamie Leubbert (Jared) Will Knotts, Cameron Knotts (Makaylin), many great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Randy Johnson, Chris Knotts, John Wesley Knotts, Will Knotts, Chris Lindsey and Patrick Wertz.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Lonnie Bounds, Gary Crocker, Jason Mooney and Terry Don Valentine.