Thomas Francis Scott ’54

Thomas Francis Scott ’54, M.D., a distinguished physician and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully at his home on July 24. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, on August 4, 1932, he attended Deerfield Academy. At Dartmouth he was a member of Alpha Delta/Alpha Delta Phi and Dragon. Following graduation he served an alumni interviewer. Tom earned his M.D. at the University of Michigan Medical School, completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Michigan, and returned to Huntington in 1963 to join his father at what would become Scott Orthopedic Center. His medical career spanned more than five decades, during which he became a pillar of support for the people of Huntington and the Tri-State area as well as those in need throughout southern West Virginia. He had an unwavering commitment to patient care, recruiting orthopedic specialists to the area, growing his practice, and even making house calls. A devoted member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Tom is remembered for his faith, love for family and friends, and commitment to medicine and community service. He is survived by his former spouse, Madge, and children Elizabeth, Joe, Patricia, Thomas ’81, Dain, and Stephanie.