New Orleans, LA - Robert Scott McRae died suddenly on Wednesday, November 12.

Scott grew up in Rockmart, GA and resided in Atlanta, GA for a number of years, where he worked at the Heath Gallery and met his husband and partner of 40 years, Scott Vincent. The two moved to New Orleans in 1997 and found home. Scott was a 28-year resident of New Orleans. He worked for a number of years at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and had recently retired. Scott was an avid gardener, who particularly enjoyed bringing anemic plants back from the brink. He lovingly cared for the community cats that lived in his courtyard, particularly the late Cow. Scott was unapologetically political and passionate about protecting civil rights. He is preceded in death by his partner and spouse of 40 years, Scott Vincent, his mother, Mary McRae, his sisters, Lane McRae and Frances McRae, and his brother, Rusty McRae. He is survived by a brother, Russell McRae, a sister, Leigh Cagle, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

A celebration of Scott's life will be held at Bourbon Pub, 801 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116, at 5 PM on Thursday, December 4. For those who wish, donations may be made either to Tomato Foster Club and Kitten Rescue or to the Human Rights Campaign in his name. You can also honor Scott's memory and passion for civil rights by writing to your state and federal officials demanding that they protect LGBTQIA+ rights.