Fred Albert "Freddy" Scott

Mr. Fred "Freddy" Scott, 59, of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born in Woodbury, Tennessee at the Good Samaritan Hospital on Wednesday, January 5, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Sewell Scott.

He is survived by his mother, Sue Redmon of Woodbury; daughter, Macy Scott of Woodbury; sister, Pam (James) Patrick of Westmoreland; niece, Samantha (Joshua) Moore; nephew, Scott (Taylor) Southard; aunts, Joe Helen Simpson, Wilma Jean Prater, Louise Lovvorn, and Mary Jean Cook; 3 great nieces; 1 great nephew; and numerous friends.

Freddy showed lots of potential as a child through his many interests and budding talents, but conventional schooling just wasn't for him. Being more of an old-school individual, he placed a higher value on practical knowledge rather than reading textbooks, so he left high school before graduating.

With his hands, his mind, and his work ethic, Freddy had what he needed to be industrious. He found kindred thinkers when he decided to attend the trade school in McMinnville for Tool and Die, but starting off in the workforce, Freddy took whatever job was available to him.

For a period of time, he worked at the airport in Smyrna running a bushhog before moving on to work at Bridgestone. He remained there for a few years and then had the opportunity to go work for AVCO. Being a man of many talents, Freddy wasn't limited to just his trade and eventually he found his career home working for Bush Meter Readings, working as a subcontractor for MTEMC.

Though work was a big part of Freddy's life, it probably wasn't how you would remember him. His boisterous voice, unique laugh, and ability to cut up and have fun made him the life of the party just about anywhere he went. Charles Alexander, one of Freddy's best friends, was a beneficiary of his fun-loving and free personality, and it took them on many adventures together.

Freddy also had a love for animals, which led him to have a dog most of the time. Instead of what you might think of as a good truck dog, it seemed that Freddy usually either had a little, frilly dog or a monster-size dog. There was no in between for him, and his last dog, Homer, stayed true to his type being a Yorkie and Poodle mix. Aside from dogs, Freddy enjoyed horses. Going out on rides with Spotted Saddle horses contained fond memories and plenty of stories for him. His favorite horses over the years were "Kirby" and "Juicy."

Just like any country boy, Freddy also grew into the staple hobbies for his day. Riding four-wheelers, fishing, camping, and deer hunting topped his list for free-time activities, but he also couldn't help but get a little more work in on the side. Wood working became a hobby and talent that he enjoyed sharing with those he loved. Macy was his primary pupil, and he taught her how to do pyrography and run a router. Freddy could do anything from design and construction to the fine details burned into the wood. His creations ranged from small trinkets to a casket just to keep everyone on their toes.

That country boy can survive mentality came naturally to Freddy, but it might have been bolstered by his music selections. He was an 80s country and classic rock fan and would have them blasting on the radio as he sang along. Those songs were anthems to his love for fun and family, stubborn will and grit, and simpler living. Even in the face of illness, Freddy stayed true to who he was, and that's just the way he would have had it.

Visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 10 am-1:30 pm. Graveside services will follow on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2 pm in Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Riverside Cemetery or the Cannon County Walking Horse Association.

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