Raymone Scott was born on September 22, 1976, to Raymond and Hurlene Scott. A native of Akron, Ohio, he was the youngest of their two children. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1994 and from Fisk University in 1999 obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in accounting. Raymone grew up in Wesley Temple AME Zion Church where, as a child, he served as a gleaner and was a member of the Buds of Promise. As a toddler though, he was most notably known for his frequent exits from the sanctuary during Sunday morning services to receive gentle correction to his behavior from either his mother or father.
Raymone had a passion for the performing arts and was first seen on stage while barely out of kindergarten performing at the University of Akron’s John S. Knight Center as a part of Pamela Fubler’s Dance Studio and Movement Lab’s annual recital. He studied gymnastics there for a few years and made his debut as a “leaping frog.” This penchant for performance was further developed as an adult where he embraced community theater and was cast in multiple productions across the greater Akron area spanning many years. In 2006 he was proud to be cast as Lyons in the Weathervane Playhouse’s production of August Wilson’s play “Fences.”
Raymone was never one to shy away from a fun time and his radiant smile could light up a room. He was quick to say he sported a “Mellion Brother” smile, thanks to a few years of orthodontic treatment in the three brother’s Akron practice. During his matriculation at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee he found his tribe. His brotherhood of friends called themselves “The Foundation” because Fisk and their support of each other was the foundation for a better future for all of them. The Foundation would celebrate this bond each year at Fisk’s Homecoming.
Raymone had a deep love for impacting the next generation. He was the epitome of “it is in the genes.” The son of an avid golfer (father) and a career educator/mathematics teacher (mother), these professions made up significant portions of his adult life. From 2012 to 2022 he taught at Arlington Christian Academy where he was a dynamic math teacher. He was frequently observed engaging in creative methodologies of classroom instruction. Who knew pumpkins could be used to teach fractions to a classroom of middle schoolers?? He even solicited the assistance of his sister and arranged for her to meet with one of his students during one of her visits when the student revealed to him that they were interested in pursuing a career in the dental field. He was also a substitute teacher in the Akron Public School System with short and long-term assignments across the system.
Raymone spent countless hours on the golf course with his father as a young child, where he gained the love for golf. He frequently recounted stories of his father teaching him the sport and instilling the love for it. Like his father, Raymone began his caddy career at an early age. He began caddying at the Portage Country Club at the tender age of thirteen and-a-half (an age so young that his mother had to provide written parental consent for him to work as he was not quite 14). When he returned home from a Saturday on the golf course he would frequently share with his mother and sister that he thought it was so funny that “grown men” were “still” caddying. He believed it was time for them to get “real” jobs. Enter irony! From this beginning, Raymone worked as a professional golf caddy until the time of his passing. He became the “grown man” who was “still” caddying and caddying became his “real job” and his family was immensely proud of him.
He worked at the First Tee of Greater Akron located at Mud Run golf course for over 8 years. First Tee empowers children and teens through the integration of the game of golf with a life skills curriculum. During his time with First Tee, Raymone worked his way up to a Level 3 life skills coach. While there, he not only taught youth the love of the sport of golf but also skills to carry throughout their own lives. His goal was to open opportunities for children and teens to excel through golf. He continuously mentored on the educational opportunities available through golf and golf scholarships. If he had his way, every student he touched would have received golf scholarships to college if they wanted to go!
In 2018 Raymone achieved his dream of becoming a professional golf caddy on the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Korn Ferry tour. He spent time caddying all around the United States as well as internationally including places such as Columbia, Panama, and the Bahamas.
Raymone was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Hurlene Scott. He leaves to cherish his memory his children Raymond Scott of St. Petersburg, Florida, Judah and Juliana Scott of Lyndhurst, Ohio, his sister Raynese (Larry) Roberts of Jacksonville, Florida, his fiancée, Alicia Kinney of Lyndhurst, Ohio, Raymond’s mother, Melissa Watson of St. Petersburg, Florida, his Uncle Richard Scott of Akron, Ohio, Aunts Anne Smith of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Ruth Ann Scott of Akron, Ohio, and a host of cousins and special friends.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 11:00 am until 12:00 noon at Wesley Temple, 104 N. Prospect Street Akron, Oh 44304. Funeral services will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Raymone’s name to the First Tee – Greater Akron, 2000 South Hawkins Ave. Akron, Oh 44314.