William "Bill" Eugene Scott, 68 of Valley Lee, MD died July 23, 2012 at his residence after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born September 13, 1943, in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Clarence Walter and Mary Ellen (McWilliams) Scott.

After leaving high school, Bill enlisted and served six years in the United States Army. He came to St. Mary's County in 1970 with a road band called "The String Dusters". Though the band traveled on, Bill settled in Valley Lee, got married and raised his own family.

In 1998, Bill was diagnosed with lung cancer. He attributed his success in remaining a long-time survivor to a positive attitude, his love of music and the care and support of family and friends.

Bill is survived by his wife, Linda Robrecht Scott of Valley Lee; daughter, Jodi Carroll of Santa Ana, CA; granddaughter, Shelby Carroll of Valley Lee; siblings, Alice Turpack of Transfer, PA, Ginger Wiskerchen of Cape Coral, FL, Bonnie Hall of Harrisville, PA, Jack Gurney of Scottsdale, AZ, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert W. Scott of Universal City, TX and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Amilla Robrecht, of St. George Island.

All services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Chapel, P.O. Box 9, Valley Lee, MD 20692 or Hospice House of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.