Sean James Scott, 29, of Butler passed away at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

He was born March 3, 1982, in Grove City to James L. Scott and Dianna L. Kern Scott.

He was a 2000 graduate of Moniteau High School and was employed by J.J. Scott Roofing.

He was a very well known baseball player. He was an outstanding left handed pitcher for various baseball teams growing up and later for the Butler County Community College team and in the Southeastern Pro League.

He is survived by his parents, James and Dianna Scott of Butler; one sister, Christina (Neal) Jackson of Slippery Rock; one niece, Sierra Jackson; and one nephew, Aydan Jackson. Also surviving are his aunt, Mrs. Bryan (Wanda) Murray of Texas, and several cousins.

<B>SCOTT</B> — Services and burial for Sean James Scott, who died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, were private.The family requests that donations in Sean’s memory be made to the local youth baseball organization in the donor’s area.Arrangements were under the direction of <B>William F. Young Funeral Home</B>, West Sunbury.