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Klimite Scott Sr., age 91, of League City, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1934, in Fulshear, Texas, to John and Christina Scott. On June 19, 1951, Klimite married the love of his life, Rosella. Together, they raised a beautiful family of eleven children: Brenda, Pamela, Joyce, Sheryl, Klimite Jr., Loretta, Judy, Timothy, Darlene, Arlene, and Tracey. Their union was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Klimite served as a Fire Chief at Union Carbide in Texas City, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. Alongside Rosella, he was deeply involved in the community, co-owning and operating two beloved childcare centers—Children First and Ms. Rose Daycare—in the Clear Lake area. He often drove the daycare bus himself, greeting each child with warmth and kindness. Together, they were an inspiring team who impacted countless lives. Affectionately known as "Daddy, Grandpa and Uncle Bayman”by his family, Klimite took pride in maintaining his property—affectionately called "The Ponderosa"—since moving to League City in 1962. He delighted in riding his lawnmower and tending the land. Though his efforts to raise chickens, pigs, and a garden were short-lived, his love for the land endured. Klimite’s life reflected the words of his favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” He was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Lewis D. Little, Sr. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosella; his parents, John and Christina Scott; siblings Birdie Mae Irvin, Dorothy McKinney, John Scott, Robert Scott, and Alvin Scott. He was also preceded by his stepmother, Adell Scott, and sister Carolyn Scott. Preceded in death by: Derrick Hayes, grandson and Morgan Lynn Gober, great grand daughter. Klimite leaves behind a legacy of love and faith. He is survived by his eleven children: Brenda (Dennis) Robinson, Pamela Britton, Joyce(Walter)Moore,Sheryl Taylor, Klimite Jr. Scott, Loretta Gober, Judy Griffin, Timothy Scott, Darlene Tucker, Arlene Johnson, and Tracey (Raymond) Brooks. He also leaves 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Also mourning his loss are three sisters-in-law - Cleola Newman of Richmond, TX; Sallie Jones of League City, TX; Joyce Hopkins of Rosenberg, TX; and one brother-in-law, Wendell (Marva) Sherrod of Nashville, TN; and his blended family half-siblings, Theodore (Maragret) Scott, John Scott, James Scott, as well as sisters,Isabelle Bailey, and Alice Scott all of Houston Texas; Oh and his protector, his dog “Rosa”. His memory will live on in his family and in the hearts of the many children whose lives he and Rosella lovingly touched.

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Klimite Scott Sr.

April 25, 1934 - May 19, 2025