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Thomas Yates SCOTT

Rose Lawn Cemetery
Sebastian County,
Arkansas

October 14, 1939 - August 25, 2021

Thomas Yates Scott of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away August 25, 2021 after a long courageous battle with leukemia.
Born October 14, 1939 to Thomas and Vera Scott in Hamburg Arkansas.

He was married to his college sweetheart, Paula for 61 years. He graduated from Crossett High School and Ouachita Baptist University. Tom was employed by Douglas Waslker Co, and then he took a position as controller at R.A.. Young and Son for many years before becoming owner and operator of Crystal Palace Skating Rink. During the time he mentored, and touched many lives. He also served as Treasurer for the Shriners club for several years. Tom was also an avid fisherman and member of the Wilderness Club, Ouachita Anglers, and a member of the Snakeroof Fishing Club. He was of the Baptist Faith, and a member of the Grand Avenue Baptist Church.

He is survived by his spouse Paula Sturgeon Scott of Fort Smith, Arkansas. His daughters Lisa Whittenburg (Mark), and Karen Klek (Bob) of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Five grandchildren Jared Chronister (Morganne), Matt Chronister (Katelen), Will Klek, Scott Whittenburg (Amanda), and Laura Whittenburg (Neal), and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Maurice Jones and his grandson Justin Chronister.

Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth

Contributed on 12/2/23 by Billsully060
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Submitted: 12/2/23 • Approved: 12/3/23 • Last Updated: 12/6/23 • R1510273-G0-S3

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