Graduation Year | Class of 1963 |
Date of Passing | Apr 11, 2021 |
About | Age 76, passed away April 11, 2021. He was born January 2, 1945, at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, to Lt. Col. Robert and Sarah Scott. A graduate of Haslett High School and Earlham College, Philip would go on to serve in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) during the Vietnam War. His career with the State of Michigan lasted for 23 years, retiring as Director of Refugee Services. In retirement, Philip moved to Kingsley and worked as an interpreter for the Vietnamese and deaf communities. Surviving are: daughters, Shonita Scott and Lt. Col. Allie (Alfonza) Payne; five grandchildren; his sister, Susie Galbraith; and his ex-wife, Constance Scott. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John and Robert. memorial service, June 20 |