Dr. Garland Douglas Scott, Jr., of Grass Lake, MI, age 70, passed away surrounded by family on December 23, 2022 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.
Garland entered the world on March 25, 1952 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky to his parents, Frances and Garland Scott, Sr.
A proud graduate of Western Kentucky University, Garland went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Kentucky, where he graduated with distinction.
Prior to his esteemed career as an OB/GYN, Garland had a decorated run in the United States Army as an Officer culminating in his Honorable Discharge with the distinguished rank of Major.
Garland delivered thousands of babies during the course of his career and had an impact on multiple generations. The Jackson Health Network is forever impacted by the accomplishments of Dr. Garland Scott.
Garland enjoyed traveling, playing golf, working with his hands, and spending time in his yard, not far from his beloved K-9, Taz. During his retirement one of his greatest joys was watching his grandchildren compete in various sporting events. Rain, sleet, or snow, he and Michelle were always spectators in support of their grandchildren.
On August 9, 2003, he married Michelle S. (Hanna), and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Christine (Jamie) White of East Lansing, Doug (LaToya) Scott of Jackson, Stephanie Scott of Chicago, Christine (Craig) Urwin of Maine, and Ryan (Coco) Koch of Hawaii; nine grandchildren: Derrick, Alexander, Cameron, Hailey, Alexandra, Gilles, Ernie, Sean, and Marion. Also surviving are his siblings, Carol Seay of Kentucky, Peggy (Monnie) Hankins of Kentucky, and Mark Scott of Baltimore. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Alexander, brother, Aaron Scott, and brother-in-law, Will Seay.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Country Club of Jackson on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. A light reception will follow. The family will receive friends at the Country Club from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alex Scott Memorial Fund through the Jacksoncf.org (search Alex Scott Memorial).
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
