DeWitt (Scotty) Scott

[Jim Pritchard]

It is with great sadness and heavy heart to inform you all of the passing of steel guitar hall of fame DeWitt (Scotty) Scott
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It is with great sadness that we let the world know that Hall of Fame Member and the “Ambassador of the Steel Guitar” DeWitt “Scotty” Scott, Sr. passed away this morning, Wednesday, September 23, 2015. There will be a viewing/memorial at Ortman Funeral Home, 9222 Lackland Road, Overland, MO 63114 (314-427-2222) this Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 11am to 8pm. Rest in Peace, Scotty.

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[Zumbilly(Murdoch)]

Scotty was indeed a legend and did an immense amount for the steel guitar fraternity.
I was honoured to have met Him several times at Dallas.
Ret in Peace Brother.
Billy

[Ken Byng]

While Scotty's passing is very sad, I am not surprised to learn of it. I have seen Scotty look frailer over the last 5 years at Dallas. This year he was completely wheelchair bound, and had aged considerably. His contribution to steel guitar is immeasurable. RIP DeWitt Scott.

[Uncle Roy]

It is with a heavy heart I write this. As Ken said it was expected as Scotty's health had been poor for a long period now.
Scotty has been our president of the BBS for 38 years and also a personal friend of mine over the years and has been very good to me in many ways.
What Scotty has done for the world of steel guitar will be remembered for years to come.
RIP Scotty.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

So Sad to hear this even though I knew it was coming, Scotty was a good friend and I will miss him.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

Here are some memories of Scotty,Gordon Lloyd and me (cannot remember the name of the other chap in the pics) The lady with Scotty is Ann, Gordon’s other half at the time, AKA “The Dragon”. This was the first time Scotty had been to London and he asked me to drop him off in the middle of it as he wanted to see it all so, I dropped him off on Eros statue in the middle of Piccadilly circus, these were great times for me and we spent half the night in a park lane hotel with Scotty stealing lics from Gordon on an old Shobud that he had in his room. About 25 years later Scotty returned my favour by showing me around St.Louis, he was a friend to every steel player and will be missed by all.

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[Barry]

Nice to have those sort of memories John, must have been great fun.

[derek evans 15]

Sorry to here about deWitt Scotts passing. R.I.P.