Mr. Derek Sean Scott, Sr

Derek Sean Scott, Sr. — born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on November 19, 1968 to the late Mamie Lee Harrison Scott and Milton Edward Scott — came into the world ready to live an unparalleled life of adventure, which he did until his departure on December 26, 2024. Derek was the second of three children. As a young boy, his adventures included watching western movies, playing football, climbing trees and harassing his sisters, Monique and Keisha, at every opportunity. As a teenager, his curious nature led him to start fires, play with his grandfather’s guns in an attempt to replicate the westerns he watched as a child, and explore a Batman cave near his grandparents’ home in Aiken, South Carolina. After attending Southwest Dekalb High School and graduating from the Dekalb County Georgia School System, Derek’s adventurous life reached new heights as he welcomed his first child, Derek Sean Scott, Jr. in 1988. He was a doting father who kept his son by his side. And, just when he thought he couldn’t possibly love another child the way he loved his son, he welcomed his daughter, Sean Tara Tierra Scott, in 1996. He continued to expand his family in 2006 when he married LaWanda Bouyer and gained a bonus daughter, Jazmine Demetria Jackson. As a blended family, they enjoyed watching movies, hosting game nights and traveling to cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and New Orleans. As an adult, Derek’s adventures turned to entrepreneurship and management. He enjoyed owning a business to help individuals and families finance their dreams. Years later, he served in multiple management roles at the Salvation Army as a way to continue helping people. For personal reasons, he had a passion for assisting adults with addiction on their road to recovery and awakening. In his last professional role, Derek enjoyed working on the management team at a Five Guys restaurant. In his spare time, Derek remained a faithful fan of the NFL, almost as faithful as he was to shooting pool and cracking corny jokes with his crew. Most recently, he enjoyed rooting for the Washington Commanders with his father. Together, the two also spent countless hours watching “Yellowstone” and “Landman,” a new favorite TV show. The activity that took the cake, though, was spending time on his boat with family and friends. When Derek wasn’t fishing, watching football or traveling, you could find him having an adventure in any casino in New Orleans, Biloxi or Atlantic City. Derek’s unrepeatable, adventurous life will remain in the memories of those he leaves behind: his loving wife, LaWanda Bouyer Scott; children, Derek Sean Scott, Jr. (Dona Johnson), Sean Tara Tierra Scott (Tara Starr Scott), Jazmine Demetria Jackson (bonus daughter); grandchildren, Aubriel Jada Scott, Kalli Mae Hill and Zion Javier Norris; father, Milton Edward Scott; sisters Monique Scott Rucker and Keisha LaDonn Scott; and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Derek’s own adventure continues in heaven with his mom. (There’s no telling what they’re getting into up there.)

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Mr. Derek Sean Scott, Sr

November 19, 1968 - December 26, 2024