Bevins Scott Cameron was born September 12, 1959, son of Gordon Bevins and Dorothy Wescott Cameron of Pinehurst, NC. Scott’s childhood was spent in Pinehurst when it had one stoplight. Children rode their bikes downtown to the soda shop, and to the community pool. Neighbors lived in the same houses until their kids were grown. People didn’t lock their doors and pets roamed free all over town. Strong bonds were built, adventures were had, and childhood friends became lifelong friends.
Scott graduated from Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. He later received his bachelor’s degree from NC State where he majored in Political Science. A self-taught guitarist who was also talented in singing and songwriting, he played and sang through most of his life, still finding comfort in music near the end. He also became an avid golfer and even scored a hole in one at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines.
Retail work led Scott to jobs in Florida and Connecticut, culminating in a career in finance with the NC State Employees Credit Union, where he worked until retirement. Scott was well loved by all who recognized his sweet, generous nature, his dry sense of humor, and his big heart. Several dog and cat “rescues” reaped the benefits of his big heart. Scott loved the beach and the mountains, with a special fondness for the high country. which he shared with Janet Gibson Cameron, his wife of 30 years.
Surviving are his wife, Janet Cameron; two brothers and one sister: James Cameron, Tim Cameron, and Cathy Cameron Hamner (Latham Hamner). Also surviving are nieces Traci (Van Weidenkopf)) and Sydni Cameron, and nephew Zachary G. Hamner. Great-nephews are Kaleb, Colten, and Carter Cameron, and Nolan Weidenkopf. Two stepchildren from a previous marriage have always meant a lot to Scott: Jamie Donovan Baker and Keith Donovan.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2024 at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
Memorial donations may be made to transitionslifecare.org by going to the website or calling 919-828-0890.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.
