Baby Langston Alfonso Scott, affectionately known as "Peanut, L.A., Nugget, Bookie Butt, Champ and Papa", gained his angel wings on January 26, 2026, at his home in Chester, VA. "Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not — but God needed you more."

Langston was born on October 11, 2025, to Christopher Scott and Destiny Jones. His arrival was magical and unexpected, coming early on the day of his baby shower, ready to be loved and adored by everyone.

In the precious three months he spent on this earth, Langston filled every day with joy. He loved watching Gracie's Corner and Doc McStuffins, Video Chatting with family, watching sports with dad and mommy was not allowed, playfully debating bath time with his mommy, and expressing his dislike for tummy time and diaper changes. His personality shined brightly, and every moment with him became a treasured memory.

Langston was preceded in heaven by his grandmother, Rebecca Scott; great grandfather, Reverend Alfonso Scott; great grandparents, Corrine Hunt, Miles and Mable Ellis, Frank Jones and Juanita Saunders, and Raymond and Gloria Spratley.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving parents, Christopher Scott and Destiny Jones; grandparents, Alfred and Anita Scott, Edward and Paquita Spratley and grandfather, Derrick Jones; great grandparents, Melvin and Kathy Brown, Calvin and Claudia Porter; aunts, Sarah Logan and Emani Spratley; uncle, Dayveon Jones; great aunt and uncle, Leon and Sylvia Edwards, Antonio and Nicole Bland; great aunt, Joyce Scott and Kamille Brown; favorite cousins, Delvonne, Rebecca, Sebastian, Jaycob,  Harmoni, and Olivia; godparents, April and Kanesha; and a host of extended family and friends.

"Peanut, Bookie Butt, L.A., Nugget, Papa — your name and memory are etched in our hearts forever and ever."

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at The Ellis Family Cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5712989?fl=so&fe=fs