Scott Fleming Vandiver, Sr.

Scott Fleming Vandiver, Sr. of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the home of his daughter, Amy, in Senoia, Georgia. Scott was born November 30, 1931, in Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia to the late James Herman ‘Jack’ Vandiver, I and Lessie Mae Hefner Vandiver. During WWII, Scott stayed with his sister-in-law, Sue Vandiver and Dianne Vandiver Wallace, while his older brother, Jay, was away fighting in Europe. It was during this time Scott developed a special bond with his eldest niece, Dianne. Scott joined the U. S. Air Force on November 30, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia at age of 17. His specialty was aircraft mechanic. He worked on the Lucky Lady #2, which was the 1st B50 Stratofortress Airplane to go nonstop around the world. He received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Vandiver returned to Atlanta, Georgia after his discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1952. Scott and Ella Ruth ‘Snooky’ Hutchins were united in marriage on December 21, 1953. Mr. Vandiver worked for Delta Air Lines for 37 years. He retired in 1989 as a lead mechanic. Scott had many interests. He was a Youth Football Coach with Fayette County Blue Devils from 1970 to 1979. During his coaching time, he coached over 100 young men. He was an avid shotgun shooter. He participated in the Winchester league and won a state as well as regional championship during the 1980’s. Scott also enjoyed restoring old tractors, helping his children, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Vandiver was a volunteer on the shooting venue at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Scott is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Ella Ruth ‘Snooky’ Hutchins Vandiver of Senoia, Georgia. He is also survived by his children, Scott Vandiver, Jr. (Corolla) of Marietta, Georgia, Jay Vandiver (Joyce) of Fayetteville, Georgia, Paul Vandiver (Cindy) of Griffin, Georgia, Bryan Vandiver of Fayetteville, Georgia, Joy Vandiver McNorton (Larry) of Fayetteville, Georgia and Amy Vandiver Hardin (Bob) of Senoia, Georgia. Grandchildren: Audreyana Vandiver Aaron (Michael), Holly McNorton, Jacob Vandiver, Larry ‘Storm’ McNorton, Jr., Sammy Gardner, Lea Vandiver and Ashlyn Gardner. Great grandkids: Mayah Walley, Makaylah Walley, Waylen McNorton, Eliana Aaron and Elisha Aaron. He is survived by one younger sister, Julie ‘Judy’ Vandiver Donald (Tom) of Tifton, Georgia. Additionally, Mr. Vandiver is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Along with his parents, Scott was predeceased by his grandson, Jay Vandiver, Jr. of Fayetteville, Georgia and his great grandson, Larry McNorton, III of Fayetteville, Georgia, older brother, James ‘Jay’ Vandiver, II (Sue) of Murrayville, Georgia, 3 older sisters, Montine Vandiver, Katherine Vandiver both of Gainesville, Georgia, Marion Vandiver Love (Johnny) of Columbia, South Carolina, and one younger sister, Ann Vandiver Warr (Randy) of Griffin, Georgia and 2 special nephew’s, Greg and Dale Brown. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Ebenezer Church, 680 Ebenezer Church Road, Fayetteville, Georgia 30215 at 2 o’clock with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment immediately following with U. S. Air Force Military Honors. Mr. Vandiver has been a member of Ebenezer Church for a number of years. In lieu of flowers please donate to Ebenezer Church Cemetery Fund. We would like to thank Brightmoor Hospice of Griffin, Georgia, for taking such great care of our husband, daddy ‘deddy’ and grandpa. Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory 8355 Senoia Road, Highway 74 North, Fairburn, Georgia will be assisting the family at this time.

Scott Fleming Vandiver, Sr.

November 30, 1931 - September 4, 2025