On January 12, 1957, God blessed the earth with the presence of Michael Wayne Scott. He was born to the late Deacon Ernest Ray Scott, Sr. and the late Mother Alice Lee McMillian Scott, in Winston-Salem, NC. Michael was the second child born to this union, and was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. He was employed by the R J Reynolds Tobacco Co and Archer for many years, until his health began to decline.

Spiritually, Michael was raised in church, and has served at Temple Holiness Apostolic Church, all of his childhood and adult life. He was ordained a Deacon, under the leadership of the late Bishop Wallace Shields, Sr. Deacon Mike, as he was affectionately known as, served on the following auxiliaries: Usher's Board, Willing Workers Boys Club, Senior Choir, and Music Department, as a lead guitar player. One of his greatest pleasures, was him serving as an adult class Sunday School teacher. He very much enjoyed teaching the Word of God, on that platform. Deacon Mike was a former singer with The Friends of Jesus and the lead singer of The Scott Brothers.

Deacon Mike was also a dedicated member of the Church of God in Jesus Christ Apostolic (COGIJCA). His service included, but was not limited to the Youth Convention Staff and the Financial Committee, until his health began to fail.

In addition to his parents, Deacon and Mother Ernest Scott, Sr., Deacon Michael Scott, Sr. was preceded in death by his oldest brother and Pastor, Bishop Ernest Scott, Jr., and brother-in-law, Edwin Lozano.

He departed this life Friday May 27, 2022 at Trellis Supportive Care.

Deacon Mike leaves to cherish beautiful memories, his wife of 38 years, Saundra D. Garris Scott of the home; sons,Michael Jr., and Kori, both of the home; soon to be daughter-in-law, Lydia Carpenter of Asheboro, NC; siblings, Bishop Jerry (Brenda) of the city, Minister Kevin (Vivian) of High Point, and Lisa S. Lozano, of the city; aunt, Irene Wofford of Baltimore, MD; mother-in-Law, Gladys Avery of High Point; brothers-in-Law: Kenneth of High Point and Minister Christopher (Juanita) of the city; sister-in-law, Cheryl of High Point; god-children, Joy (Derrick), Maya (Morlan); god-grandchildren, Jada and Khiri; god-sister, Yolanda (Juan) Santiago; devoted nephew, Jerry "Mooka" Scott, Jr.;devoted cousins, Richard (Lou) Tyree of Virginia; Denise, Mary and Tomeka Moultry; extended adopted family, Dexter (Peggy) Sullivan and the Temple Holiness Apostolic Church family. Special thanks to Dr. Christopher Marshall, Healthcare professionals, and the entire staff of Northside Dialysis Center.

Funeral services will be 12:00pm Saturday June 4, 2022 at Temple Holiness Apostolic Church. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the church Saturday. Interment will follow at Piedmont Memorial Gardens. His remains may be viewed Friday June 3, 2022 from 1:00 pm-6:00pm at Hooper Funeral Home.