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Walter Garden Scott, 96

Walter Garden Scott, 96

Walter Garden Scott, age 96 of Hendersonville died Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Andrew Scott and Marie Zoygeu Scott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Mavis Scott.

Mr. Scott was a veteran of World War II having served with the occupation forces in both Japan and the Philippines. He resided in Hendersonville for the past eleven years and was a member of the Hendersonville Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by four step-children, Dale F. Wagner, Douglas J. Wagner, Dana K. Wagner, and Diane Woodman Ashton; a nephew, John Garman; and a niece, Susan Hess; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at the Hendersonville Presbyterian Church conducted by the Reverend Bill Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations is Walter’s memory be directed to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28732.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.