Sidney Scott
1920-2016
Spouse
Emma Scott
Children
Tommie Scott
Rev. Dexter Scott
Sidney Scott, his sister Hattie Lou (Scott) King, and his brother-in-law and sick room companion, Algie King were among those African American that relocated to Fort Walton Beach (FWB) in the early 1940’s. He and his sister Hattie were born in Union Springs, AL, to the late McKinley Anderson and Jimmie Bethune. He and his family members were active members in the Mid-town area of FWB and for many years lived in the family home at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Carson Drive before relocating in the early 1960’s.
Sidney was always a member of Beulah Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully until until health problems took him away. He was among those foundering members to attend and watched the Beulah grow and become to strong African American church in the Mid-town area of FWB that is it today. He loved singing and was a member of both the Senior Choir and Male Chorus.
On May 9, 1947, his sister Hattie Lou was the First Vice Daughter Ruler charter member who organized Booker T. Washington Temple 862.
Rev. Dexter Scott
Dexter was born in FWB on August 20, 1961. Like his late father, he is an active member and respected member of the FWB community, an active member of Beulah Missionary Church and part of the church’s ministries. He attended Ft Walton Beach High School and graduated in the class of 1979. Dexter studied at LATTC- Los Angeles Technical College, and worked at U. S. Department of Defense (DOD). He now lives in Fort Walton Beach where he is active in education, coaching, a minister and Fort Walton Beach Community activist. In July, 2019 Dexter organized a Gun Violence Rally to bring awareness to affect on youth.
Dexter is married to LaMeta Scott and they have two children, a son FamilyizErrthang Scott and a daughter LaTondra Scott.
Sidney Scott passed away on April 18, 2016 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, age 96. He will be sorely missed by those who knew him and loved him. He was a FWB African American History Maker. He was preceded in death by both parents, wife Emma Scott and Son Tommy Scott.