With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of James Edward Scott, 62, of Kingstree, SC, husband of Martha Scott, who passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of James Edward Scott, Sr.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith;

2 Timothy 4:7

James, son of the late Pastor Victoria Washington was born October 18, 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Saturday morning, December 20, 2025, our Lord and Savior called James Edward Scott, Sr., to his Heavenly home. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Eric Bradley; two sisters, Minnie Scott and Dorothy Scott; two brothers; an uncle, James Scott; one aunt, Mary Scott; his mother-in-law, Georgianna Bradley; a sister-in-law, Ida Dean Cooper; a brother-in-law, Oneal Durant; a niece, Laranda Grayson; and a nephew, Tyrill Wallace, Jr.

James Edward Scott, Sr., affectionally known as "Rerun" received his formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County and graduated from Kingstree Senior High School, Class of 1982.

James was employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles of Kingstree for eleven years and Anderson Primary School for fifteen years, until he retired. After retirement, he ventured into landscaping and also worked at Suburban Propane.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and was filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. He was a member of St. James Holiness Church which was established by his mother in the Rocktown Community. He served in the capacity as Deacon, Usher, Janitor,
Musician, and any other capacity as needed until his health declined.

James enjoyed being a Deacon, singing, playing the piano, playing the drums, spending time with his family, church family and friends. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers football fan.

James was united in Holy Matrimony and now leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of thirty-eight years, Martha Scott. This union was blessed with seven children left to continue his legacy, Kiara McCrea, Janella (Maurice) Wilson, James Scott, Jr., Jerome Scott, Kaleiss Scott, Matthew Scott, Transhell Scott, and Dellyion Scott, all of Kingstree, SC; ten grandchildren, Javian, TyEric, Zavian, Semaj, Marque, Zendaya, Lyn'Niyah, Jameka, Jonas, and Zeniyah; four siblings, Mother Jeanette (Deacon Leroy) McFadden of Salters, SC, Sandra Morris and William (Gloria) Scott, both of Kingstree, SC,  and Alberta L. (Deacon Randy) Grayson of Cades, SC; an aunt, Jean Scott of Baltimore, MD; seven sisters-in-law, Rosa (Micheal) Doctor, Mary (Deacon Charles) Cuttino, Katrina Bradley, Angela Bradley, Cynthia (Harold) Bradley, Passion Bradley and Yolanda (Danny) Bradley; five brothers-in-law, James T. Bradley, John (Joanne) Bradley, Willie Lee (Denise) Bradley, William (Lisa) Bradley, and Willie Douglas (Denise) Bradley; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

James Edward "Rerun" Scott, Sr., will be remembered for his love for sports, making people laugh, his dedication to Christ and to his family.

He firmly believed that "No matter what, continue to praise God."- Rerun

The family is receiving friends and family at his late residence, 208 Bethel St, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292