Harry Baker Scott, 86, of Orange City died on Friday, July 15, 2011 with his wife and family by his side. Harry was born August 4, 1924 in Jersey City, NJ. He enlisted in the United States Navy serving as a pilot during WW II. After his time in the service he went on to Cornell University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Engineering (ME). Mr. Scott worked for Grumman Aerospace, Stuart, FL for many years as a Senior Engineer. After retirement he and his wife, Beatrice moved to New Smyrna Beach. They attended Coronado Community United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. Later in life he took up miniature trains and flying model airplanes. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Beatrice; three sons, David A. and his wife, Judy of Tampa, FL, James B. and his wife, Barbara of Edgewater, FL and Thomas G. and his wife, Margarida of Lakeland, FL; four cherished grandchildren, Matthew L. and Elizabeth L. Scott of New Smyrna Beach; Jonas B. Scott of Ben, OR and Jordan D. Scott of New York, NY and his sister, Susie Price of W. Caldwell, NJ.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Red Cross www.redcross.org or at 341 White Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Private Family services will be held
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