Walter "Buster" Scott

Walter Lewis (Buster) Scott, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Rock Hill Friends Church, where he was a member, with Pastor David Roudabush officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Mr. Scott was a native of Moore County, born to Claude and Ella Moore Scott on October 26, 1928. He attended Westmoore School. He later served in the US Army stationed in Germany. He retired from Mansion Homes, in Robbins, after 28 years. After retirement, he worked part-time for Moore County Waste Management for 15 years.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved the Lord and was a blessing to all who knew him. He loved and cherished his wife and children. He loved his family deeply and enjoyed sharing memories of his life with his grandchildren. He loved to talk about his time spent in the Army with everyone he met. He loved to hunt, fish, watch old western movies and NASCAR races. He loved a good meal with his favorite soda, Dr. Pepper.

In addition to his parents, Claude and Ella Moore Scott, he was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Austin Tanner Scott; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Scott and sisters, Kathleen Abdo, Betsy Hussey, Geneva Dunlap and Juanita Maness.

He is survived by the love of his life for 72 years, Betty “Muriel” Scott, of the home; daughter, Gayle Maness (Garry); sons, Brantley Scott and Bradley Scott (Tina); sister, Judy Burns; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Margaret and Neda for their kind and compassionate care.

The family will be meeting at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Hill Friends Church, 148 Rock Hill Church Rd., Eagle Spring, NC 27242 or to FirstHealth Hospice, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com.

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Scott family.