Obit: Eugene Scott McDougal III, 51, Of Hartford

Obituary via McClam Funeral Home

Eugene Scott McDougal, III (Scott) formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away in his home in Hartford, CT on October 26, 2018. He was 51 years old. He was the loving son of Diane Hart of Hartford, CT., formerly of New Haven, CT and the loving son of Eugene O. McDougal of Reston, VA. He leaves to cherish him, four sisters, Dawn Odom of West Haven, CT, Jill McDougal of New Haven, CT.; Lauren Stucky of Alabama, Allyson McDougal of Virginia; two nieces Shalonda McDougal of West Haven, CT., and Rhonda McDougal of Hamden, CT; three nephews Cedric Mitchell of New Haven, CT, Otis Powell of West Haven, CT, and Torey McDougal of New Haven, CT. An aunt, Antoinette Hart of West Haven, CT., a cousin, Marc Little of Los Angeles, CA; an uncle Rev. Terry McDougal of Coatesville, PA, two great-nieces, and two great-nephews.

Scott was an avid lover of sports from the age of 12. He was a left-handed pitcher for 95 House and played ball with Sen. Joe Lieberman's son, Matt and they were good friends. No one could get a hit when he pitched because he was left-handed. He was the only Black on the team and they loved him. He received an award for best pitcher which was published in the New Haven Register. He attended James Hill House High School and Lee High School where he played football at both schools and became well-known. He also liked to write music and made several demos in NYC. He worked at Seramonte Apartments in Hamden, CT., Jimmies of Savin Rock in West Haven, CT., and several other jobs, but was always writing music. In 2004 he moved to Hartford, CT with his mother who retired from Yale Law School. He became disabled in 2011 when he was seriously bit in his leg by a Hartford police dog for not stopping at a stop sign, and he died on October 26, 2018 when the wound became infected. He was always a loving and caring son who cared about his mother. He will always be missed by her. He was baptized at 11 years old and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in New Haven, CT. Before he died he was saved and now he is eternally in his heavenly home with the Lord. God bless you Scott. We all miss you and love you.

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