A private funeral service will be held for Ernest O. Scott, 79 of Newark with Pastor Jim Young officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Mr. Scott died Tuesday January 17, 2006. He was born November 5, 1926 in Fallsbury Twp. to the late William H. and Eunice L. (Davis) Scott.He was employed by Cooperrider Chevrolet, Smelter Chevrolet and owned and operated Scott Motors.He was an accomplished cabinetmaker. He was passionate about his woodworking, his tree farm and his antiques.Survivors include his wife, Jeannette (Ikehorn) Scott whom he married November 3, 1989; daughter, Sherilyn Lee of Phoenix, Arizona; son, Gary A. Scott of Newark; brother, Walter W. Scott of Newark; sisters, Vernabelle (Paul) Babcock of Heath, Charlene (Jim) Jenkins of Newark; grandsons, Michael (Sue Ann) Lee , David Lee of Arizona; granddaughter, Kari Scott of St. Louisville; great granddaughter, Kayley of St. Louisville; several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Clarabelle (Bush) Scott in 1984.Memorial contributions may be made to the James Cancer Hospital ? Development Office, 300 West Tenth Avenue B-13-4-459, Columbus, Ohio 43210.