Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Scott, 68, of Columbia, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born in Louisville 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.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Corbin Scott of Columbia; two children, Leslie Scott Bennett (Craig) and Jeremy Scott (JoAnn) both of Columbia; four grandchildren, Aaron Branham, Elijah Bennett, and Jackson Bennett all of Columbia, and Caleb Bennett of Fort Thomas; his stepfather, Orby Yarberry of Columbia; four siblings, Hilda McQueary (Eugene “Bimbo”), L T Scott (Angie), Tony Scott (Reva), and Jimmy Scott (Linda); his mother-in-law, Joyce Corbin Fair (Edward); sisters-in-law, Josephine Corbin Gadberry and Patricia Corbin Turner (Zeke); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Gary Scott.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the McClister Cemetery.
Bro. Willard Parson and Bro. Jessie Brown officiated, and pallbearers were Jeremy Scott, Leslie Bennett, JoAnn Scott, Craig Bennett, Aaron Branham, and Elijah Bennett. Honorary pallbearers were Jackson Bennett, Ronnie Bell, Jason Smith, Barry Smith, Wesley Branham, Terry Patton, Jessie Brown, and Zeke Turner.
