Scanlon was a survivor of the Munich air crash in 1958, a crash that claimed the lives of eight of his team mates.
Scanlon passed away on Tuesday after fighting a battle against kidney problems and pneumonia.
Scanlon stayed with United after recovering from his injuries, making 127 senior appearances and scoring 35 goals. He moved to Newcastle United in 1960 and played for Lincoln City and Mansfield Town before retiring in 1966.