Tary Scott

September 13, 1963 - October 2, 2020

PLAINVILLE — With great sadness, the family of Tary N. Scott, 57, of Plainville, announces his unexpected passing into eternal life Oct. 2, 2020. Tary traveled the world with his family as a young child, as the son of a USAF staff sergeant. Jonesborough, Tenn., was his beloved hometown, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and football at David Crocket High School. Baseball was his passion. Given the nickname “Boomer,” he was known for hitting a house beyond a baseball game’s left field fence. Tary is one of the most storied sluggers in northeast Tennessee history. He graduated from Walters State College, where he also played baseball, and was named First Team All-American and MVP, holding a record unequaled in JCAA baseball. Pursuing a professional baseball career, Tary moved to Connecticut in 1984 after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox organization, and played for the minor league team, the New Britain Red Sox. He had spent more than 30 years coaching within the Wolcott High School baseball program, the past 24 years as the varsity head coach. His tough-love approach led the Eagles to a Class M State Championship title and a 415-190 career record. Tary respectfully earned the honor of Coach of the Year in 2019. A jokester at heart, this gentle giant will be missed by many. Tary is survived by his wife Karen; son Tary “TC” Jr. (Jessica); stepchildren Conrad Jr. and Nicole (Michael); siblings Garfield (Alice), Henry (Fran), Dale, John (Ana), Gale, Diana (Terry), Sandra (James), Emma (Leo); and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family. Tary was predeceased by his parents, USAF Staff Sgt. Henry Jr. and Bernardine; and siblings Anthony, Donald, William. Tary will lay to rest in his hometown of Jonesborough, Tenn. “My favorite place in the world is Jonesborough; there’s no place like it.” A celebration of life will be Saturday, Oct. 10, at noon at Wolcott High School’s baseball field, 457 Boundline Road, Wolcott, CT 06716. There are no calling hours. Burial will held in Johnson City, TN. Interment will be held at 10:00am at Washington County Memory Gardens in Johnson City, TN. on Saturday October 17, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday October 17, 2020 at Carver Recreation Center in Johnson City, TN., from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. The Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Ave., New Britain, CT and Birchette Mortuary in Johnson City, TN. has charge of arrangements.