Gerald “Jerry” Scott of Grand Blanc, age 85, died Friday, October 9th, 2026. Arrangements provided by Detroit Cremation Society, 8253 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc.

Gerald was born September 3, 1941 in Hickman, KY, the son of the late Paul Herman and Zona Lee (Lamb) Scott. He married Irene Kraus in June, 1965. She preceded him in death in 2015. He graduated from Beecher High School before joining the United States Army, where he proudly served his country for two years. Thereafter, Jerry devoted nearly 40 years to General Motors – Buick, serving as a Union Representative in various capacities: Committeeman, Shop Committeeman, and several years as a Joint Activities Representative (JAR). One of Jerry’s proudest career accomplishments was participating in a UAW, Local #599 and Flint Buick Management committee assigned to craft a Memo of Understanding that served as the underpinning and formation of Buick City in 1985.

Jerry leaves behind his wife Sandra Krug Scott; daughter Michelle Anderson; son Gerald Scott II (Fiancée, Laurie McPhee); grandchildren Jonathan Riley, Nikolas Riley, Dylan Potter, Bailey Potter, Amanda Lambing, Jacob Scott, and four great grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers Ron (Lana), Gary, and sister-in-law Joanne Scott.

Gerald’s interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date.