James E. Scully

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Celebrating the life of
James E. ScullyPassed away on October 27, 2007

James Edward Scully, 86, died October 27, 2007 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, son of the late Edward B. and Sally Henry Scully. Mr. Scully was a graduate of Lexington Latin School and attended the University of Kentucky.
He worked for the F.B.I. in Washington, DC and then entered the United States Marine Corp serving as a bomber pilot in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, Mr. Scully worked for the State of Kentucky Department of Transportation and later in management and sales with Consolidated Freightways Company and retired from Schwerman Trucking Company. Mr. Scully volunteered for St. Joseph’s Hospital and was a communicant of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church where he also volunteered his time with various programs. He was preceded in death by his sister, Agnes Fister.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betsy M. Scully of Savannah; children, Kathy Ernst Drew; Julie Burch all of Savannah; James E. Scully, Jr. Beth of Richmond Hill; sister, Dorothy Wallace of Lexington, KY; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ernst Davis Jeremy; Kathryn Ernst; Emily Burch; Laura Burch; Gregory Burch, II; Claire Scully; James E. Scully, III and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2007 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church with Monsignor Francis J. Nelson, Celebrant.

Burial: Catholic Cemetery.

Remembrances: St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, 11500 Middleground Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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Jim, Donna and I send our sympathies. From reading your dad's obit, it's clear he led a unique and exciting life. I trust your memories are all fond and that you know he's at peace. Vince Tomasello

- Vince Tomasello, Greenville, SC

Julie, I am so very sorry for your family's loss. I will be at the funeral, but I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you. Love, Lynn Reeves

- Lynn Reeves, Savannah, GA

Jim - Please know I am praying for you and your family. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. May God bless you.

- Roberta Richardson, Greenville, SC

Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Tom Edwards, Sherrills Ford, NC

Dear Jim Scully Jr., I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at your time of great loss. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Dana Motley

- Dana Motley, Charlotte, NC

MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU, BETSY AT THIS TIME. I WLL MISS JIM,VERY MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU. PLEAE CALL ME FOR ANY REASON, ANY TIME. LOVE, TOM WARDWELL

- TOM WARDWELL, SAVANNAH COMMONS, GA

May God be with you and your family. We will miss Mr. Scully's sweet smile. We Love you Mrs. Scully

- Lisa Hamilton, Savannah, GA

Jim Jr., So sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this time of reflection and mourning.

- Roger Ford, Charlotte, NC

Our thoughts and prays are with the family at this time. We enjoyed the few times we got to see and spend time with your father.

- Julie and Denny Coulter, Savannah, GA