T. Scott Fillebrown ’48

Scott was a lifelong prominent community and church leader in the Nashville, Tenn., area. He died Dec. 26, 2012, in Nashville after an extended illness. He was 86.

Born in New York City, he was a Deerfield graduate and came to Princeton after serving in the Navy. He joined Cottage Club, majored in politics, and graduated magna cum laude. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

In his combined business-civic career, Scott was president of Nashville’s First American Bank, a director of the state and national bankers’ associations, president of the area Chamber of Commerce, and a founder and early president of Nashville Public Television. After retiring from banking, he owned and operated a steel-fabricating company. He also held several local government offices, including mayor of the Nashville suburb of Belle Meade.

In the Episcopal Church, he was a lay minister, warden, and longtime treasurer of the state’s Episcopal diocese.

Scott is survived by Lavinia, his wife of 64 years; their four daughters; nine grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and a sister. Our class extends condolences to Scott’s family. We join in admiration of his business achievements and community service.