William Aaron Scott

William Aaron Scott, 93, of Trenton, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his residence in Trenton, Tennessee.

Born Friday, July 1, 1932, in Gibson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Leander Scott and the late Ella Bernice Smith Scott. 

A proud veteran, Aaron honorably served his country in the United States Army, carrying that same sense of duty and devotion into every part of his life. After his military service, he began a long and successful career as a salesman with Funk Seed, where he built lasting relationships and earned the respect of colleagues and customers alike. Even after retirement, his passion for people led him back into the field, continuing his career with Delta Pine. He was a true salesman to the core—he never met a stranger, loved every conversation, and could always be found with a smile on his face and something to talk about.

He was a man full of life—always happy, always uplifting those around him. His infectious personality and warm spirit left an impression on everyone he met.

A man of deep faith, William was a devoted and faithful member of Nebo Church for many years, where he worshipped, served, and fellowshipped with his church family.

Funeral services for Mr. Scott will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Billy Hanks. Interment will follow in Yorkville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, of twenty-seven years, Tena Dowdy Scott of Trenton, Tennessee; one son, David Scott (Sonja)  of Newbern, Tennessee and he was "PaPaw to his five grandchildren, Harlie Lane Vanwormer (Mattheu), William Trey Scott, Victoria Grace Roberson, Sarah Kristen Roberson and Hunter Aaron Elijah Roberson and great-grandson, Daniel Roberson

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Scott  Nilsson; one son, William Timothy Scott and one brother, Glen Scott.

Honoring Mr. Scott as pallbearers will be Mark Roberson, Trey Scott, David Allmon, Keith Sims, Alan Sims and Russ Finley.

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