Obituary of Tyrone Scott

Tyrone "T-Bone" Scott, 40, of Wilkes-Barre, Passed unexpectedly on Wednesday February 6, 2019.

T-Bone was born on February 8, 1979, in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the son of James and Rosalie Keys.

T-Bone attended Lincoln High School but did not finish, he later went back to school to obtain his GED. He pursued a career in cosmetology and worked as a self-employed cosmetologist.

T-Bone was a true renaissance man. he wanted to know everything. He was always with his hands on a book either reading and educating himself or writing poetry. He enjoyed his pottery, making the little hearts and small roses he crafted. he was smart, self-reliant, and would give the shirt off his back to help someone. He was masterful at the game of chess and pretty good at bowling and shooting pool.

T-Bone is preceded in death by his parents James and Rosalie Keys.

Surviving to mourn his loss are his sons Tyrone Jr of New Jersey; Michael Christian Of Virginia; His daughter Amillionah Of Philadelphia; Brothers Rodney Scott (Galina); Michael Joseph (Shakerrah) of Wilkes-Barre; James Keys Jr. (Giana) of Wilkes-Barre; aunts Mary Ann Scott (Brian) of North Carolina; Marie Granger (Anthony) of Wilkes-Barre; Henrietta Johnson (Joseph) of Wilkes-Barre and Uncle Charles Scott (Sonja) of New Jersey; God-Parents Antoine and Cristal Wheatley of Pittston, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc., 55 Stark Street, Plains, Pa. Funeral Services will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Repass will follow the Funeral Service and will be located at 390 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702. (Parking in Rear)