It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Herman Leo Scott, who departed this life on August 11, 2021. A successful business management consultant and entrepreneur, Scott lived a zestful life and brought his unique flair to every endeavor. Scott was born October 31, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up in the Stoner Hill Community where he attended the public schools of Caddo Parish. He completed his high school education in the Cook Country School District of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Later, he also attended Antioch University where he received a MA in Organizational Behavior.  An artist at heart, as a young man he explored fashion and dance. After joining the United States Air Force where he served for four years and received an honorable discharge, Scott cultivated a corporate HR and executive leadership career with industry giants such as American Airlines, Citigroup, and Humana Healthcare. In 1987 he founded Response Group, a premier executive search and HR consulting firm serving national and international organizations.

A visionary with impeccable taste, Scott was sought after as a strategist across multiple disciplines. His love for art, books, and culture only grew with time evidenced by his extensive art and album collections, as well as in his incredible home remodeling projects. Scott was a charitable member of the Pavilion of God ministry and he will be dearly missed.

Herman was preceded in death by his mother Hazel Palmer, grandmother Malinda "Lindy" DeBouse Palmer, his brother, Lonnie Cooks, and Aunt Daisy Palmer.

Herman leaves to cherish his memory: His son, Dr. Erik Scott of Trondheim, Norway; Daughter, Dr. Kali-Ahset Amen-Strayhorn (Robert) of Baltimore, MD; One grandson, Joshua Strayhorn of Baltimore, MD; One granddaughter, Xiomara Strayhorn of Baltimore, MD; Two brothers, Dr. Paul Alonzo Cooks (Irene) of Las Vegas, NV and Victor Glenn Cooks, Sr. (Ellen) of Shreveport, LA; One sister, Elizabeth Nell Horton (Mertin) Shreveport, LA; One brother, Lonnie Cooks (Karen) who preceded him in death. Former Spouses Bitten Piene, Glenda Partee, and Robin Thompson. One Aunt, Odell Garlington of Shreveport, LA. A host of nieces and nephews: Felicia Cobb of Atlanta, GA, Christie Dawson (Uhuru) of Austin, TX, Victor Cooks II (Kierra) of Hammond, LA, Justin Alonzo Cooks of Shreveport, LA, Rodney Cooks, Las Vegas, NV, Tonique Cooks of Las Vegas, Mya Harris (Keith) of Franklin, WI; Grand nieces and nephews Kameron and Kaliya Harris of Franklin, WI, Isaac Cobb of Austin, TX, Isaiah Cobb of Atlanta, GA, Chantal Cobb of Austin, TX, Tia and Halo Cooks of Gainsville, FL, Jakel and Jarez Wiggins of Las Vegas, NV, Abraham and Seth Dawson of Austin, TX, Victor, III and Victoria Cooks of Hammond, LA. One grandniece, Melah Cobb of Austin, TX; Along with a host of colleagues, friends, and his beloved Church Family.

A memorial celebration of life will take place October 9, 2021, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the Banneker Douglass Museum, located at 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers, it is the family is will be allocating finances to a 529 education fund for his beloved grandchildren, Xiomara and Joshua Strayhorn.