Johnny R. Scott
September 25, 1945 — May 25, 2011
Johnny R Scott, age 65, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, NE.
Johnny was born September 25, 1945 to parents Reese Raymond and Jessie Mae (Jones) Scott.
He was one of three children. In 1963, Johnny graduated from Bradford High School in Starke, Florida where the family made their home. Following his graduation, Johnny enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country as a Radio Operator and Morse Interceptor. He was honorably discharged in July, 1970.
On August 8, 1970, Johnny married Cheryl (Fowler) Scott in Kingsland, Georgia. To this union two children were born, son Joshua and daughter Stephanie. The family made their home in Jacksonville, FL before moving to Hayes Center, Nebraska in 1976. While in Hayes Center, the family owned and operated Scott’s Grocery.
Johnny was a member of the UCC Congregational Church, Lion’s Club, Palisade VFW, the American Legion, and a volunteer with the Hayes Center Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, collecting coins, singing and dancing. He was very active in Hayes Center’s community events, always serving with a smile.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Reese and Jessie.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Hayes Center; son Joshua (Tiffiny) Scott and children Brady and Kegan of Gilbert, Arizona; daughter Stephanie (Dustin) Tinsman and children Gauge and Brodey of Hastings, NE; and two sisters, Elizabeth (Michael) Garza and children Tosha, Candice and Priscilla of Amelia, FL and JoAnn (Bill) Diddell and children Dean, Scott, Shannon and Marnie of Jacksonville, FL.
Visitation for Mr. Scott will be held on Sunday, May 29 from 5-8 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook. A Memorial Service will be held at the Hayes Center School on Tuesday, May 31 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Jean Miller officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Hayes Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor’s choice.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.