Biography of Roger Q. Scott, Sr., Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida

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Roger Q. Scott, Sr.

Roger Q. Scott, Sr. was born on December 27, 1893 in Birmingham, MS and died 
on October 17, 1964 in Pensacola, FL.  He was the son of Samuel Augustus 
Scott and Malissa Belle West.  His paternal grandparents were William Scott 
and Martha Allen Bryson.  His maternal grandparents were Robert Adam West and 
Dolly Sargent.  Mr. Scott had one sister, Ruby Irene Scott, who was born on 
January 24, 1897 in Bethany, MS and died on October 13, 1982 in Memphis, TN. 
She did not marry, and lived most of her adult life in Humboldt, TN.

Mr. Scott married Lucy Roberta Sansom on August 20, 1920 in Okolona, MS. She 
was the daughter of John Dale Sansom and Lucy Roberta Haughton.  Her paternal 
grandparents were William Carter Sansom and Martha Hand Dale.  Her maternal 
grandparents were Patrick H. Haughton and Ann Louisa Gunn.

Mr. Scott attended the University of Mississippi, where he played football, 
and was a veteran of World War I.  While employed by the power company in 
Baldwyn, MS, Mr. Scott was awarded the Carnegie Medal of Bravery for saving 
the life of a co-worker, who was shocked while working on a power line.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott moved to Pensacola, FL in 1938 from Baldwyn, MS.  Mr. Scott 
was employed by Gulf Power Company, where he advanced to Electrical Engineer 
and Manager of Retail Operations.  He retired from Gulf Power in 1959.  He was 
involved in numerous civic organizations in Pensacola.  He was a member of the 
Recreation Board for 20 years, serving as its chairman for many of those years. 
He also served as President of the Pensacola Sports Association, Chairman of 
the U.S.O. Board, President of the Lions Club, and the YMCA Board of Directors. 
He was a member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and First United Methodist 
Church.

According to an October 21, 1964 article written by the editorial staff of 
"The Pensacola Journal" (page 4A), Mr. Scott was considered to be, "a leader in 
laying the foundation for and expanding the excellent recreation program that 
is conducted by the city of Pensacola. It is fitting that the new tennis center 
on Summit Boulevard bears his name, for it will perpetuate the memory of one of 
a number of men who contributed interest, thought, time and effort to the well 
rounded program now in effect to strengthen and entertain young people. His 
going saddens many who knew him for his sterling character and his untiring 
endeavors for others".

Mr. and Mrs. Scott had five children:  Roger Q. Scott, Jr., who married Lou 
Peveto; Frances Dale Scott, who married Joe J. Harrell, Sr.; Lucy Belle Scott, 
who married William Frank Crawford; William Samuel ("Bill") Scott, Sr., who 
married Gloria Odom; and Nancy Faye Scott.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott are buried in a family plot at Bayview Cemetery in 
Pensacola, FL with the following family members:  Ruby Scott, Roger and Lou 
Scott, Joe and Dale Harrell, and William ("Bill") Scott.