John Hershell Scott

October 2, 1947 - March 16, 2022

John Hershell Scott, resident of Molino, Florida passed away on March 16, 2022 at the age of 74. He was born on October 2, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to the late Hershell and Ovetta Downing Scott. He served his county in the U.S. Army. John was a Vietnam War Veteran where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his bravery and service. He spent many years doing construction then ended his working career as the Director of the Radiology Department at the Naval Hospital. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his wife, Mary-Lynne Ponson Scott; children, John (Brandy) Scott, Linda (Ronnie) Moore, Kimberly LeForte, Kelleigh (Billy) Byington, Karen Riffenburg and Randy (Crystal) Kersh; thirteen grandchildren, Collin, Maegan, Wesley, CJ, Wes, Nicole, Emily, Shelby, Bethany, Carter, Sara, Abigail, and Nella; and eight great grandchildren; sister, Carol (Tim) Bartel; brothers, Leon Scott, Tim (Sandy) Scott. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North prior to the service. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, Florida. Please meet at Olive Baptist Church, Warrington Campus at 1:15 p.m. for procession to Barrancas. Pallbearers: Collin Scott, Wesley Bass, Billy Byington, Ronnie Moore, CJ Moore, Wes Moore. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.