With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Loras Scott, 85, of Salters, SC, husband of Emma Ruth Scott, who passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Obituary

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me, they rod and thy staff they comfort me."

Psalm 23:4

Loras Scott was born on July 2, 1940 to the late Geneva Joyner Scott and Franklin Scott, Sr. From this union, three children were born, Loras, Lucille, and Franklin, Jr. In addition to his parents, his sister, Lucille Green and his brother, Franklin Scott, Jr., both preceded him in death.

Loras received his education in the public schools of Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

For many years, he worked as a tobacco farmer. He later joined Mr. Jerry McDaniel and became employed with McDaniel Home Improvement Company, where he continued to labor faithfully.

Loras was a loving and caring man who valued his family and others. He enjoyed making people laugh, watching Western films and listening to his radio, especially gospel music.

In 1971, he met Emma Ruth McBride and on November 8, 1973, they were united in Holy Matrimony. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage. Before his marriage to Emma Ruth, Loras was blessed with two children: a daughter, Lenora Mouzon and a son, Elex Mouzon.

Loved ones left to cherish his memories: his wife, Emma Ruth Scott of the home; three daughters, Joyce Scott of the home, Lenora Mouzon of Ft. Myers, FL, and Janice (Pastor Roscoe) Sanders of Savannah, GA; three sons, Lawrence (Cindy) McBride of Florence, SC, Leroy (Emily) Scott of Greensboro, NC, and Elex (Latonya) Mouzon of Ft. Myers, FL; two uncles, John (Joan) Joyner of Lexington, SC and Emmerson Joyner of Toledo, OH; one aunt, Mary Salamai of Rochester, NY; two brothers-in-law, James (Beatrice) McClary and David (Frances) McClary both of Thomasville, NC; three sisters-in-law, Emma Lee Grant of Hopkins, SC, Barbara (Julius, Sr.) McFadden of West Haven, CT, and Catherine McKnight of Charleston, SC; two special cousins, Asalee Zellars and Lula Mae Green both of North Charleston, SC; a friend until the end, Eddie Green of Salters, SC; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 616 Old Gapway Road, Salters, SC.

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