Arthur J. Scotton Jr.

Arthur Jonathan Scotton, Jr., “Art”, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the fine old age of 95, of which he was very proud. Art was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 19, 1928, to Arthur Scotton, Sr. and Olevia Halliday Scotton. Art grew up, graduated from P.S. DuPont High School, and lived in Wilmington until his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his Army service he returned to Wilmington where he met Elizabeth Anna Hutchinson, “Betty”. They were married on June2, 1956, after which Betty accompanied Art to Alberta, Canada while he finished his course in Bible and Missionary Training at Prairie Bible Institute. He did not pursue missionary service; instead, he returned to Wilmington for the birth of his only child, Elizabeth Lynn Lowe “Beth”. Art, Betty, and Beth lived in Wilmington until 1973 when they moved to the house he built in Newark. Together, he and Betty made a wonderful life on Church Road until she passed away in 2010. Art was a kind, generous, and gentle person who always wanted to help. He saw good in everyone and could not imagine an ulterior motive. Art retired from Bell Telephone, and enjoyed his home construction projects, his landscaping and other projects like his wooden boat. He lived in Newark for 50 years. In April 2024, he moved to be with his daughter and son-in-law, Mark, in Maine. The last months were peaceful and loving. It was a beautiful period of bonding of father and daughter; it brought happiness to both. Art is survived by Beth and Mark Lowe, as well as his granddaughters: Jordan Berman and her husband Devon; Landace Porta and her husband Jed; Kristen Foss, predeceased by Ryan Foss. Art is also survived by six great-grandchildren who brought him immense joy: Davis Foss, Silas Porta, Enid Berman, Elizabeth Porta, Zara Porta and Sybil Berman; and his sweet golden retriever, Daisy. A visitation will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, from 10-11 AM at Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church, 1100 W Church Rd, Newark, DE 19711, followed by a celebration of Art’s life at 11 AM. A burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com.

Arthur J. Scotton Jr.

November 19, 1928 - July 8, 2024

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