Harold Scott was born on September 3, 1950, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Spurgeon and Hilda Scott. Their family later moved to Doucette, Texas.

Harold attended Scott High School in Woodville, TX, and later Kirby High School in Woodville, TX with the graduating Class of 1971. He excelled in sprint-running track and field and football.

After high school, he went to work for Keller Industries in Woodville. After a short time, there Harold started to work for Kirby Lumber Company in the forestry division, planting trees. He was later chosen to attend the Supervisor training school by that company at Lamar College in Beaumont. After completing, Harold was employed by Kirby Lumber Company/Louisiana Pacific for over 30 years, until the plant closed. After the plant closed, he began employment with Lowe's Home Improvement, where he worked for 10 years until his retirement as Department Manager.

Harold joined the True Vine Baptist Church in Doucette, TX, and was baptized at an early age. Later after leaving Doucette, he joined the Oak Hill CME Church in Jasper, TX, where he was a faithful member serving as Chairman of the Stewart Board, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Choir President, and Youth Director.

He met and married the love of his life, Betty Scott, and they shared 51 years together.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Harold Scott, Jr.; four brothers, Spurgeon Scott, II, Spurgeon Scott, Jr., Steve Scott, A.W. Wright; four sisters, Dorothy Gordon, Mary Scott, Debbie Scott, and Brenda Scott.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Betty Scott; 2 sons, Cedric Scott of Jackson, MS, Terrence Scott (Schwanda) of Jasper, TX; daughter, Danielle Scott of Jasper, TX; 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Earl Scott (Carolyn), Jefferson Scott; sister, Stella Adams; brother-in-law, Matt Gordon; sister-in-law, Leaner White-Scott, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He also leaves 2 special pets, Cowboy, and Chloe