Mr. Roosevelt Scott

My deepest condolences to the Scott family for your loss. One summer day out riding my motorcycle on the back roads of South Carolina, I had the distinct honor to meet Mr. Scott Sr. He was having a good day and gave me a tour of the cooking pit, and gave me some history about the business and cooking whole hog BBQ. May his spirit live on. KSolo DaRyder Harris

To the Scott family:

My name is Andrew and I grew up in southern Maryland. It's Monday night, February 8th at 9:45 pm, and just a moment ago I finished thoroughly enjoying a YouTube video entitled "Why The Best Southern Barbecue Takes Weeks To Make — Southern Foodways Alliance". I clicked on the video initially because of my love for barbecue; I stayed because of how utterly impressive, incredibly rare and authentically beautiful your family is. Of the 5,830 comments provided below the video, this particular exchange leapt off the screen for me, because it put into words precisely what I was feeling so profoundly, but couldn't identify for myself: one viewer wrote, "These dudes have a part of America in their souls... you can feel the old country in their cooking", to which another replied, "These dudes are America".

I heard a pastor say this past Sunday to be careful how we live, because we'll be the only Bible some people ever read. What a powerful statement. When I watched the video of your family, I knew what he meant.

Mrs. Scott, my heart aches for you, ma'am. I am so, so sorry. May God continue to bless you and help you to heal. Until you meet again.

Rodney, please don't you ever, ever, ever change. Your integrity, your inexhaustible work ethic, your commitment to not wanting to ever let your parents down. You really are the real America, brother. Through and through.

And, finally, to Mr. Scott, "Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death if His saints" - Psalm 116:15. Rest easy my friend.

To The Scott Family, you have my condolences and I pray that Mr. Rooselvelt will always remain dear in your hearts. Cynthia P. Blanding and Family of Bonneau, SC.

My condolences to the family of Mr. Roosevelt Scott of Scott's BBQ. I drive from Florence, SC to patronize his business. I love his BBQ. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My sincerest condolences to the Scott family. He will never be forgotten. Stay strong family. Wanda Woodberry-Murphy

Our Condolences to the family from Steve and Debbie Cunningham

My Condolences to you and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽

With deepest sorry for your loss Mr Rosie will truly be missG7

Our condolences Praying for the family Mr& Mrs Herbert Davis

To Ella Jane Scott, The Massingill's Family are praying with and for you during this most difficult time. Rosie will be missed, he was the epitome of his trade and talent. The surrounding community will always be grateful for his kind heart and generosity.

We send our sincere Condolences to the Rodney and the Scott family. Whenever I came down to see my family my first stop would be Rosie to get some BBQ. He was a great man and will define tly will miss him when we pull up to his BBQ place after driving all night from Delaware. He would be sitting outside on the bench. We will keep the family in prayers and know that we are thinking of you all. To God we give glory for the time we have known him.

We will miss you Rosie! Yes indeed. From the family of Rev. Franklin Scott, (Wilhelmena) and our children and grandchildren. Ella Jane and Rodney we love you and pray your strength.

To the family of Mr. Rossie Scott we certaintly will miss you,the community mourn a great loss sending our condolonce and prayer to the family Mr.Mckinly White and family

My sincere condolences to Mrs. Scott and Rodney. J.W. Strickland, Florence

Gladys Cooper, Letia Cooper and the Brunson L. Cooper family of Maryland send our deepest condolences to the family. We are thinking of you and sharing in your loss of Mr Rosie. We will cherish his memory. He will be missed by the entire community.

Our prayers and sympathy to the Scott Family. Mr. Rosie was a very friendly business man and we will miss him. People all over SC enjoyed coming to get some of his barbecue. Representative & Mrs. Carl Anderson

Our prayers are with Mrs. Ella Jane and family! Mr. Rosie was a special friend to my our family! May the Lord bless you with peace through these difficult time. From our heart to yours, Leslie Gibson & Family

God is always good

To a legend in his on right. He was not only a legend chef and master of BBQ but I want to focus on the giant of man Mr. Rosie was. His greatest achievements he loved his precious family, many friends, the community he lived and worked, and most importantly he loved his God. The achievements and accolades he received over his career do not compare to the greatness he achieved when Christ said enter into your kingdom well done thou good and faithful servant.. I enjoyed our visits and my numerous encounters with you during my news paper days. Rest well Mr. Rosie you will never be forgotten I am sure Jesus is eating a little better since you arrived...

Bradley Richardson Former Journalist of Observer and News Former JOhnsonville City Councilman

To the Scott Family, My husband and I send our warmest and sincerest condolences. Our prayer is that God will continue to strengthen you today and the days ahead as you mourn the departure of Mr. Roosevelt (Rosie) Scott.

Mr.& Mrs. Randolph & Brenda Cooper

To our cousin Ella Jane, Rodney and all our family. We the children of your late aunt Mellie Lou was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband,father,grandfather,friend. Cousin Ella please know that we are thinking of you with sincere sympathy and love. Our hope is God will wrap his loving arms around you so tightly that you feel his every presence. He will never leave you. Please know that we are thinking of you. Rest in peace Rosie.

Condolences to the Scott Family. Mary S. Graham

Our Condolences to the Scott family. May you find peace in the days ahead. Mary S. Graham & Family

Our Condolences to the Scott family. May you find peace in the days ahead. Mary S. Graham & Family

Sending healing prayers and comfort. May precious memories of Mr Rosie and the love of Family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Mr Rosie presence will truly be miss, as you arrive to place your order. The best BBQ , and have bless so many in Hemingway and the surrounding areas. Praying for the Scott Family. From Linda Williams Colston,& Larry...Lake Alfred, Florida..The daughter of the Late Reddick & Sarah Williams.

Condolences to the family of Mr. Roosevelt "Rosie" Scott Keeping each of you in prayer.

My prayers are with Mrs. Ella and family! Mr. Scott will surely be missed! He served the community and state of South Carolina well! Sleep well, we miss you! Queen E. Wallace, Lake City, SC

Our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Rosie for his lifelong service to the community, and for the best BBQ in the south. A true legend. He will be sorely missed. Prayers to the Scott Family for comfort and safekeeping. Blessings, The Ransome Family of Marion, SC (Judy, Marie, Mary Ann & Krystal).

Ms. Ella Jane & Family, we wish you peace and comfort to get through the days and nights ahead, trusting that joy will find you each and every morning. From our hearts to yours, Annie, Dionne, and Vikki Jackson.

Mr. Rosie Scott has been a special friend and a community figure for my entire family. We will certainly miss his presence on the front porch of Scott's BBQ. He and his family have blessed so many people and have helped put Hemingway, SC on the map! Donna Askins

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.