Heyward Preston Scott III

“For the entrepreneur, it’s not a job. It’s a lifestyle. It defines them.” There are no truer words for Heyward Preston Scott, III who passed away Thursday morning, August 5, 2021. “Trey” was always looking for the next business to embark on and the next new adventure to begin. Trey’s latest adventure was owner and operator of Keowee Funeral Services of Oconee County. His path to assisting others began years ago when he joined law enforcement, where he proudly served a multitude of agencies over many years. This drive continued, even after his police service, through operating the Seneca-based funeral home.

Trey’s legacy goes beyond his passion for his business, however. He was the epitome of a people person; his personality was a culmination of positive attributes. While helping other families celebrate the lives of loved ones who’ve passed on was his day-to-day job, his generosity didn’t stop there. He continuously strived to instill pure joy in everyone he met and never hesitated to give or share with those in his community. His love for life, selflessness, and magnanimity was unmatched. Sharing was not his only way to showcase his love for people, though. Trey was the life of the party and a force of goofy nature to be reckoned with. He aspired to make everyone in the room laugh, even if it meant executing a harmless prank because he always had one up his sleeve. Trey was always the primary source of laughter in any room he walked in.

Born on August 14, 1976, in Dacusville, South Carolina, Trey was the son of the late Heyward Preston Scott, Jr. and Jeannie Andrews Scott.

He is survived by his wife of many years, best friend, and mother of his three children, Bridget Bagwell Scott. He was the proud father of three sons – Andrew Thompson, Avery Thompson, and Preston Scott. He also leaves behind his adopted daughter, Amber Justice Watts (Curtis), and Trey’s grandson, Asher Watts. Also left to share in his beautiful memory is his loving and faithful girlfriend, Linda McAlister. He is also survived by his brother Jeff Scott (Karen) and sister Kim Scott. He was predeceased by his brother David Scott (Sherrill).

Trey will be greatly missed by his staff at Keowee Funeral Services.

On behalf of Trey Scott and the staff of Keowee Funeral Services, it has been a great honor to serve this wonderful community. Thank you for putting your trust in us to care for your loved ones in your time of need. We love each and every family that we have served.

His beloved funeral home will honor him by hosting designated hours to view the body on Friday, August 13th from 1 pm-6 pm. His celebration of life service will be on Trey’s 45th birthday on Saturday, August 14 at 4 pm in the parking lot of the Keowee Funeral Services at 101 E North 2nd Street, Seneca, South Carolina. Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair. There will be a PA system for those who choose to sit in their vehicles.

Burial will be at Mt View Cemetery in Seneca, SC following service.

Flowers are accepted.