Randall Scott Burress, a resident of Powell, passed away on August 23, 2026 at the age of 73. He is now reunited with his father, Esco E. Burress, and stepfather, Gregory Roettger, who preceded him in death. 

Scott was known as the life of the party and had a quick, peculiar wit. He was a passionate and talented musician, but his talent wasn’t limited to one single instrument—he could play almost anything he picked up. His artistic ability extended to many parts of his life, including a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee in Art Education, a gift for restoring old cars and a gift for calligraphy. Playing his guitar brought him immeasurable joy, but above all, his greatest earthly joy was his family. Like his music, he was passionate about his roots and genealogy.

Scott will be deeply missed by his mother, Juanita Wright Burress; sisters, Kathy Burress Pemberton and husband Bill, Sheree Long and husband Walter; nieces, Stephanie Brock, Nicole Turner; nephews, Mack Miller, Gary Miller, Chance Long; along with a host of many great nieces, nephews, and special friends.

Services will be held at a later date, but family and friends are invited to stop by Holley Gamble Funeral Home this week to sign a register book for the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to serve the Burress family. www.Holleygamble.com.