Carl Pierce Scott, 90, of Raleigh, passed away on August 24, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on November 6, 1934. He was a self-employed logger.

For a span of 20 years, Carl enjoyed playing guitar, mandolin and singing high tenor in bluegrass and Gospel bands, especially with his friends, The Purvis Family, and Verdell Benison, entertaining people across south Mississippi, especially in churches, bluegrass festivals, benefits, and parties. Carl taught his children the value of hard work and dedication.

Visitation will be held at Colonial Chapel of Bay Springs, on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM with funeral services at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Sylvarena.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Edna Scott; his brothers, Marvin Scott, Herschel Scott, Ray Scott and David Scott; his sisters, Faye Gray, and Mae Pugh; and a special friend, Johnny Broadway.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Wilma Scott; his children, Tommy Scott (Bonny), Marty Scott (Stepheny), Dwayne Scott (Donna), Phil Scott (Lynn), Kevin Scott (Margaret), and Rhonda Sims (Jason); his beloved grandchildren, Caleb Scott (Abby), Savannah Johnson, Amanda Varnes (Jason), Cody Scott (Heather), Ethan Scott, Ashley Holmbeck (Jake), Will Scott (Emily), Jessica Matthews (Ben), Jenna Smith (Zack), Nathan Sims (Lexie), Haylee Sims and Katie Sims; 21 Great-Grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Scott, Cody Scott, Ethan Scott, Will Scott, Ben Matthews and Nathan Sims. Honorary Pallbearers are Haylee Sims, and Katie Sims.

The family wants to thank Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and attention to Mr. Carl.