With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Leon Nesmith Scott, 70, of Nesmith, SC, A Marine veteran, who passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Life Reflections

"For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh."

~ 2 Corinthians 4:11~

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Mr. Leon Nesmith "Lonnie" Scott entered eternal rest at the VA Nursing Home in Columbia, South Carolina.

Leon Nesmith "Lonnie" Scott was born and raised in Nesmith, SC on May 10, 1955, the son of the late Mr. Ulysses and Eliza Scott Nesmith of Nesmith, SC. Leon was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.

Leon Nesmith "Lonnie" Scott completed his high school education as a graduate of Battery Park Elementary and High School. Upon graduation, he worked at Wellman Corporation in Johnsonville, SC. After leaving Wellman, he joined the Marines and was stationed at Parris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, where he received an honorable discharge because of health reasons. Later he moved to Boston, Massachusetts and worked with Malden Public School District until his health completely declined.

Leon joined Mount Ararat A.M.E. Church in Nesmith, South Carolina at an early age.

He leaves to cherish his memory: 1 daughter, Tia McConnell of Brockton, Massachusetts; 3 sisters, Vannie (Jay) Cunningham of Kingstree, SC, Edna S. Lewis of Hemingway, SC and Gwendolyn Bryant of Nesmith, SC; 4 brothers, Edward Scott of Nesmith, SC, Robert (Betty) Scott of Hemingway, SC, Harry Scott of North Attleboro, Massachusetts and James (Gladys) Scott of Nesmith, SC; 1 grandson, Ozzie Adams of Brockton, Massachusetts; 5 aunts; 3 uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 2173 Helston Road, Nesmith, SC.

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