Scott, Theodore

1952 - 2021

Theodore “Ted” Scott Jr., 68, passed away from this life Monday, March 22 after a brief illness. Ted, fondly known as Junior by his family, was born August 9, 1952 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, to Joann and Theodore Scott Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Charles Jones, Curtis Scott and Eric Scott. Ted was baptized at John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church in Muskegon. He lived in the present with enthusiasm for his beloved family. He leaves behind his wife, Teresa; sons, Theodore (Jene) Baldwin and Evan Scott; grandchildren,

Kyle Foster and Cameron Baldwin; sisters, Phyllis Tolbert, Gail (Charles) Anderson, Toni Scott; and many nephews and nieces to cherish memories of his thoughtfulness, pranks and jokes, wrestling, tickling and the adventures of “Palupio.” Ted practiced law for 36 years in Columbus. He graduated from the University of Michigan with bachelor’s degrees in political science and education; he earned a master’s degree in public policy from Bucknell University followed by a Juris Doctor degree at Howard University. Practicing law was “pure joy” for Ted. He eagerly looked forward to his next trial and the art of the argument. Before establishing his private practice, he was an attorney in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and later a partner with Emens, Hurd, Kegler, Brown in Columbus. Previous positions were with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare in Washington, D.C.; the Comprehensive Employment and Training

Act program in Chicago and municipal government in Muskegon. Over the years, Ted managed several local political campaigns and had served on a number

of local non-profit boards.

Although his last race was unexpected, he approached it bravely and with strength.

He crossed the final finish

line with serenity, acceptance and grace. He and his easy smile will be forever missed and loved. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where a Walk-through Viewing will take place 9am on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. All visitors are asked to wear an appropriate cloth face covering. A Celebration of Life Service will be streamed online to allow family and friends to honor Theodore together at a distance. Interment Union Cemetery. Please visit Theodores’s memorial celebration wall at

www.diehl-whittaker.com.