Rockey Layne Scott

Rockey Layne Scott, 67, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 12, 2026, after a courageous—though brief—battle with cancer. He was born on November 24, 1958, in Pikeville, Kentucky, and lived a life defined by resilience, hard work, and an unwavering loyalty to the people he chose as his own.

Rockey’s life was stitched together with wild stories from a simple yet undeniably colorful existence. When he began a story, you never knew where it would start or where it might end—but you could count on vivid detail, a few unexpected turns, and a delivery only Rockey could pull off. His journey was not without trials. He served in the military for a short time before discovering that he and authority were not, in fact, a compatible pair. Life took him through difficult seasons, but he embraced them, learned from them, and—true to form—turned them into stories worth retelling.

From every challenge, Rockey emerged determined to build something meaningful. And build he did. Alongside the love of his life and devoted wife, Najwa, he established a successful commercial construction company. In Rockey’s mind, there was nothing he couldn’t fix with a little anger, a lot of determination, and the right tool. And there was nothing he couldn’t face as long as Najwa was by his side.

Rockey was an avid motorcyclist, involved with various clubs throughout the area. His favorite rides, however, were with his daughter, Leila—bonding at bike nights—and with his son, Rockey, who inherited both his name and his love for the open road. His children will carry on his passion for motorcycles, along with his impressive collection. He was also an enthusiastic outdoorsman, spending countless hours hunting and fishing with his son Rockey and Justin who was like a son to him. His tales from the woods and water were often as large as his personality—and sometimes even larger than the fish he claimed to have caught or deer he shot but just couldn’t seem to find.

Rockey had a special relationship with both of his children, each bond unique and deeply rooted in who he was. His daughter, Leila, carries his independent streak, his stubborn fire, and his signature “do not give a damn” attitude. She fondly remembers the time they shared—playful banter, quick wits, and the kind of deep conversations that only the two of them could have. She will forever hold onto the parts of herself that came directly from him. His son, Rockey, will carry with him the memories of time spent with his “Pops,” along with his father’s more thoughtful, pensive way of looking at the world. He’ll remember the laughs, the football games, the hours spent wrenching on bikes. The two of them created a seemingly never-ending list of projects as they both had the instinctive urge to fix anything that lands in front of them—traits passed down not by words, but by example.

Rockey would have surely teased his daughter for this obituary, claiming she used too many big words and wrote a textbook instead of a farewell. But behind the sarcasm and the smirk, he would have felt the love in every word. Rockey was preceded in death by his father, Bennie Scott; his mother, Launa Scott; and his brother, Randy Scott. He is survived by his loyal wife, Najwa Scott; his daughter, Leila (Adam); his son, Rockey; and his two granddaughters—his princess, Kaiya Layne, and his Dozer, Memphis Moon—who will forever miss their Papaw’s humor, grit, and larger‑than‑life presence. He will also be missed by Justin who was like a son to him as well as his best friend Roger and his wife Ruth.

The family will hold a private ceremony at Adams Mason Funeral Home to celebrate his life and share their “see you laters,” before Rockey takes his final ride and is forever in the wind. The family will ask for privacy at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a fund to establish for the benefit of his beloved wife and granddaughters as they continue to navigate through this difficult time. The family’s heartfelt thanks go to all who wish to honor his memory through their support and their generosity. Your kindness are deeply appreciated.