Willard J. Scott, age 89, of Buckhannon, died at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1936, in Hemlock, a son of the late Willard Murl and Genevieve Tenney Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first and second wife: Anna Mae Summerville Scott and Mildred Chidester Scott; one infant daughter, Anna Mae Scott; one son, Lonnie Junior Scott; three brothers: Franklin D. Scott, Richard M. Scott, and Victor R. Scott; and one sister, Ruth E. Scott.
He is survived by four sons: Willard M. Scott and wife Vickie of Buckhannon, Michael Scott and wife Kim of Belington, Zane Scott of Elkins, and Justin Scott of Buckhannon; three daughters: Debbie and husband Mike Tenney of Buckhannon, Tammie Oldaker of Buckhannon, and Terra and husband JP Robinson of Crawford; one stepdaughter Sheila and husband Joe Carpenter of Buckhannon; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two brothers: Gene Scott of Buckhannon, Billy Scott and wife Sarah of Ohio; and one sister, Rose Mary Tenney of Buckhannon.
Mr. Scott enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a retired coal miner.
The family has honored his wishes for cremation. The family will receive friends at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Sunday, March 22, 2026, for a memorial gathering from 12:00-1:00 PM.
