Paul Scott Obituary

Paul Randall Scott, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025. Born July 31, 1951 in Hampton, Virginia to late parents, Lois Scott Pigford and Winston Sparrow, Paul dedicated his life to family, friends, faith, education and work. Paul was a longtime resident of Alexandria, Virginia, and member of Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ in Washington, DC. A Redskins/Commanders season ticketholder and lifelong super fan, Paul loved attending games and cheering for his football team! Paul enjoyed music and amassed an extensive album collection. In his early days at Virginia State University, Paul was a drum major for its marching band and played the baritone horn. While attending Virginia State, Paul met Rusty Chambliss, his best friend for more than 50 years. Paul left Virginia State and later attended Strayer University. While studying at Strayer, Paul maintained a 4.0 GPA and entered its Honors program. From Strayer, Paul earned bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration. Throughout his 30+ year career with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Paul served as Senior Management Analyst and Senior Site Manager, retiring from the beloved agency earlier in 2025. In retirement, Paul embraced a quieter life, spending his days with his fur baby, Charlie. Paul was a member of a 12 Step program with 36 years clean.

Paul was predeceased by his dear sister, Karen McMurray, and is survived by aunt, Saundra Boswell; niece, Nicole McMurray; nephews, Zachary Scott Robbins and Darryl McMurray, Jr.; great-nephew, Daniel McMurray Battle; his beloved Powell Cousins (especially Bruce and Gwen Scott), step Sisters Gloria Steward, Vaildes Williams and Step brothers, devoted friend and roommate, Maurice Jenkins, and a host of extended family and friends. Paul will be deeply missed by dear friends, Cecil, Keith (Craig), Leroy, Sylvester, Tony and Cynthia, who were constants in his life. Throughout his time of infirmity, Paul's devoted friend, caregiver and brother, Michael T. Jones, assisted in every way imaginable. Paul's loving neighbors in the Wellington Commons Community showed great compassion and assisted without hesitation whenever the need arose. Paul truly was a gentleman and a scholar; a man of quiet strength and unwavering integrity, whose kindness and gentle spirit left a profound impact on all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ at 3845 South Capitol Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032 - Saturday, October, 4th at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Whitman-Walker Foundation in Paul's loving memory.