It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Scott Elliott, a beloved husband, father, and friend. We are raising funds to cover medical and burial expenses. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the financial burden during this difficult time and allow us to give Scott the dignified farewell he deserves. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support.
William Scott Elliott
March 16, 1961 — January 18, 2026
Villa Rica
William Scott Elliott, born March 16, 1961, in Wadley, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Tanner Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, Georgia. Scott attended and graduated from Auburn University in 1981, where he played basketball for both the university and high-level recreational leagues in the Valley area. Upon graduation, Scott joined the trucking industry, which led him to Fayetteville, Georgia. Through hard work and managerial excellence, he ascended to owning his own trucking company. During this time, Scott was part of the “First Family of Softball” during the heyday of slow-pitch softball. He competed at the highest level, had his own signature bat, and hit a softball out of the baseball field of the Minneapolis Metrodome and the Atlanta Braves baseball stadium during a softball exhibition. Scott is a member of the Alabama ASA Hall of Fame (2023) and the ISA Hall of Fame (2025). Scott’s gregarious personality and athletic talent led to lifelong friendships made during his playing career. With all of his athletic success, his greatest achievement was loving and raising his family.
He is survived by his wife, Jill, and three children: Taylor, Ryan, and Scotti Cameron, and his three grandchildren: Wyler, Marlowe, and Benji. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Elliott; mother, Carolyn Sayers; brother, Craig Elliott; and nephew, John Elliott. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and longtime friends who knew the battle he faced with pain for too many years. While it is impossible to fill the void he has left behind, there is a joy found in knowing the kingdom of heaven has welcomed a champion into its gates. Scott is reunited with his mom and dad and all those who have gone before us, and we look forward to the day we will get to see him again.