James Scott Vandiver

October 1, 2024 6:34 am·

James Scott Vandiver, 67, of Lawrenceville, passed away on September 26, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, 2000 Marietta Boulevard, Atlanta. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the service.

Scott was a member of the Gwinnett County Republican Party and the Lawrenceville Citizens Police Academy. He was also a Past Master with the Atlanta Peachtree Masonic Lodge No. 59, Free and Accepted Masons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlond Bruce Vandiver, Jr. and Martha (Scott) Vandiver. He was a Republican candidate on the November ballot for House District 102 in the Georgia General Election.

Scott is survived by his daughters Chloe Vandiver, and Claire Vandiver, and fiancé, Zach Elliott. Scott was a dearly loved father, faithful friend, and esteemed member of the community.

Arrangements will be completed by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville.

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James Scott Vandiver

Gwinnett Forum | Nov. 1, 2024

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