Benny Jerry Scott Jr.

Benny Jerry Scott, Jr. peacefully transitioned from this life on August 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend whose strength, loyalty, and unmistakable presence touched the lives of all who knew and loved him.

Benny was born on June 12, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ben J. Scott, Sr. and Alfreda Delores Brown. He was later lovingly raised and nurtured by his bonus mother, Gwendolyn C. Scott, who embraced him as her own and remained a devoted and loving mother throughout his life.

Raised in Topeka, Benny formed lifelong friendships and countless cherished memories. Faith and family were the foundation of his life. He was a lifelong member of his family church, East Side Church of God in Christ, pastored by his father, Pastor Ben J. Scott, Sr.

Benny graduated from Highland Park High School in 1982 and later answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Army.

If you knew Benny, you knew he was unmistakably Benny—strong, candid, courageous, and fiercely protective. A warrior at heart, he stood firmly for what he believed in and loved his family and friends deeply. His loyalty, humor, smile, and unforgettable presence were simply Benny.

Benny never forgot a birthday. Like clockwork, he was often the first to call or text, making sure those he loved knew they were remembered. He cherished family, friends, good food, and sports, especially when his brothers and friends stopped by to catch a game. A fan of nearly every sport, Benny's greatest loyalty belonged to the Los Angeles Raiders. Game days were filled with spirited debates, friendly trash talk, laughter, and treasured moments with those he loved most.

Benny was preceded in death by his mother, Alfreda Delores Brown (2007), and daughter, Shaylonda Scott.

He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Ben J. Scott, Sr.; step-mother, Gwendolyn C. Scott; son, Craig Anderson (Da’Vonna); grandchildren, Ceon’Dre Anderson, De’Asia Sanders, Nah’Liyah Anderson, and
Zy’Miri Scott; brothers, Bryan Scott, Sr. (Keeyawna) and Courtney D. Scott; sisters, Brandi Davenport, Alisha McNaughton, Candance Constantine (Kareem), and Misty Scott-Nichols; cousin whom he
loved as a brother, Steve Brown; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family members, and lifelong friends.

Benny loved deeply, stood firmly, and lived boldly. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love, faith, loyalty, courage, strength, and devotion to family will live on through everyone who knew and loved him.

"Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your Lord."
Matthew 25:21