Scott Ryan Spivey, 33, of Tabor City, North Carolina, died on September 9, 2023, after being shot during a road-rage confrontation in Horry County, South Carolina. His death continues to be remembered by family and friends as a devastating and tragic loss.
Spivey was born on March 5, 1990, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Byron Dale and Deborah Harrelson Spivey. He graduated from South Columbus High School in 2008 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business Management from North Carolina State University. He worked as an independent insurance appraiser and adjuster for Leverage PA Firm.
Scott Spivey Remembered
Those who knew Scott described him as a loyal and devoted friend who made a lasting impression on the people around him. His obituary noted that he touched many lives during his 33 years.
His death has remained the subject of significant attention because of the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities said Spivey was killed along Camp Swamp Road in Horry County following a road-rage incident.
Scott Spivey Cause of Death
Scott Spivey died from a gunshot wound sustained during the September 9, 2023, incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have continued to be disputed and were examined during a 2026 stand-your-ground hearing.
Reports indicate that the men involved in the shooting have maintained that they acted in self-defense, while Spivey’s family has continued to seek answers and accountability.
Scott’s family and friends continue to remember him while the legal and civil proceedings surrounding his death remain part of the ongoing story.
Scott Ryan Spivey will be remembered for his education, career, friendships and the relationships he built during his life. His death left a lasting impact on his family and the communities that knew him.
May Scott Ryan Spivey rest in peace.