William Wilson "Bill" Scott passed away peacefully at Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, WV on August 7, 2017. Bill was born on May 12th, 1928 in Wheeling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Wallace Scott and Catherine Wilson Scott; one brother-in-law, Dale L. Fisher, all of Bridgeport, OH. Surviving are his sister, Catherine "Kate" Fisher of Bridgeport; nieces, Cathy (Andy) Carey of Wheeling, Susie (Mike) Beihl of St. Clairsville; great-niece Lauren (Matt) Baker of Wheeling; great-nephew Alex Beihl and great niece Katie Beihl, both of St. Clairsville. Bill also leaves behind the family's beloved cat, Kitty. The grandson of one of the founders of The Scott Lumber Company, Bill worked at several store locations up until his retirement from the Triadelphia, WV store. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, Bill served the majority of his duty in Germany. Bill was a member of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport. He was a lifetime member of the Martins Ferry Elks and a member of the Harley Owners Group. Bill was an avid flier and an enthusiastic rider of motorcycles. He will be missed by his Sonny Boy "family." Friends are invited to pay their respects and celebrate a life well-lived at the Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd. Bridgeport, OH 43912 from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, August 9th. The Reverend David Demereset will lead a service at Wilson's at 1pm on Thursday, August 9. Graveside military service conducted by the Belmont County Veterans association will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 200 W Bennett St., Bridgeport, OH 43912. To offer online condolences please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.