Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Scott, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born in Louisville, KY on December 16, 1956 to the late Timothy Scott and Lucy Smith Scott Yarberry of Columbia (who survives).
Mr. Scott was a member of the New Concord Community Church. Ronnie brought light and love to so many as a loving husband, father, friend and lifelong electrician. He was an avid adventurer and nature lover, he especially enjoyed trips to the mountains.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Norma Jean Corbin Scott of Columbia, KY
2 children: Leslie Scott Bennett (Craig) and Jeremy Scott (JoAnn) both of Columbia, KY
4 grandchildren: Aaron Branham, Elijah Bennett, and Jackson Bennett all of Columbia, KY and Caleb Bennett of Fort Thomas, KY
His mother: Lucy Smith Scott Yarberry of Columbia, KY
His stepfather: Orby Yarberry of Columbia, KY
4 siblings: Hilda McQueary (Eugene “Bimbo”), LT Scott (Angie), Tony Scott (Reva), and Jimmy Scott (Linda)
Mother-in-law: Joyce Corbin Fair (Edward)
Sisters-in-law: Josephine Corbin Gadberry and Patricia Corbin Turner (Zeke)
Several nieces, nephews & cousins
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Tommy and Gary Scott.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Willard Parson and Bro. Jessie Brown officiating
Burial: McClister Cemetery
Visitation: Monday, April 7, 2025 from 3:00pm-8:00pmCT and Tuesday until time for the service at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Jeremy Scott, Leslie Bennett, JoAnn Scott, Craig Bennett, Aaron Branham, and Elijah Bennett
Honorary Pallbearers: Jackson Bennett, Ronnie Bell, Jason Smith, Barry Smith, Wesley Branham, Terry Patton, Jessie Brown, and Zeke Turner
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
