Jeffrey Scott Young was 63 years old when he passed away on September 20, 2022 at Hospice Woodside in Pinellas Park after a brief illness. He was born in St. Petersburg, FL on January 3, 1959 and was a lifelong resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Elbert L. Young and Patricia Meredith DeWitt.

Scott attended St. Petersburg High School and graduated from Culver Military Academy in Indiana in 1977. He attended the University of Florida and USF. He was Vice President of Operations at the GTE St. Petersburg Grand Prix in the 1980's. He studied Broadcasting and Film at Pinellas Technical College and went to work as a Technical Director at Home Shopping Network. he also worked at Super Bowls 25 and 29 doing audio for NFL Films International. Scott was later involved in planning and coordinating events for the Grand Prix races and Offshore Championship Boat Races in St. Petersburg as a volunteer.

Scott had an adventurous spirit and loved scuba diving, skydiving and traveling. He had his pilot's license and was always happy to take friends up for an aerial view of the coastline. He had a brilliant mind, an engaging personality, and could converse with anyone about most anything. He was charming, witty, talented, love to dance, and enjoyed attending concerts and sporting events. He was loved by his family and friends, and will be truly missed. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Debbie) Young; his daughter Meaghan Blank; son, Brendan Young; sister, Jennifer Wyatt, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

There will be a private family gathering to honor Scott's life at a later date.