Mr. Earl Raymond Scott entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 after a brief illness. Earl was born June 17, 1934 in Bedford County to the late Thomas A. and Saphronia Penn Scott. Earl was educated at Creasey School. He was baptized at an early age joined and attended Bold Branch Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence and Lettie Slade Scott and Thomas "Gus" and Annabell Patterson Scott and a nephew, Troy Allen Scott. "Uncle Earl" as he was affectionately known by his family, lived a full life. He was the baby of his family and spoiled by everyone. He was a joy to be around - always joking and telling family stories. He was extremely proud of his Indian heritage and spoke of it often. Earl was a truck driver for Tarmac for over 35 years in Northern Virginia. On December 2, 2012, he returned to Bedford to live in his brother's home where he was lovingly cared for by his great nephew, Jerome. He lived his last year very happy amongst family and friends. Marionette and Violet were always there with homemade goodies and was forever being doted on by Jurnei, Jordyn, Jaiden and Jessica. Those left to celebrate his life are four nieces, Janice (Tony) Ataiyero, Pamela (Frank) Randolph, Saphronia Annette (Paul) Drake, and Sandra Pannell; four aunts, Beulah Payne, Rev. Irnisha P. Drew, Evangelist Eunice P. (Matthew) Hardemen, and Marie Penn; five great nieces, Kayce Ataiyero, Anthonia Ataiyero, Ashley Flood, Jessica Drake, Tenecia Stewart, five great nephews, Jerome Scott, Winston Drake, Jeremaine Thomas, Robert (Angie) Flood, and Aaron Ataiyero, 17 great great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends.