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Theodore Allen Scott, 81, of Aydlett passed away August 5, 2026 at his residence. Ted was born in Norfolk, VA to the late William and Bertha Scott. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Linda; and siblings, Donald, Robert and Paul Scott.
Ted was a Vietnam Veteran and honorably served in the United States Air Force for eight years. After his military service, he had a long career as an electronics engineer. Ted earned a bachelor’s degree from NC State and enjoyed traveling, was a marksman, but most important he was a family man.
Ted is survived by his wife Jean Scott of the residence; children, Bruce Scott and Kathy Fike; siblings, Lois Hill and Richard Scott; and stepsons, Ross Pierce and Scott Mehling. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Joanna, Sarah, Benjamin, William, Christian and Scott Jr.; three great-grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Ted’s memorial service is pending at this time, and details will be announced when finalized. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted’s name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org. Please share messages of comfort and support with the Scott family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.