of Little Rock, AR
July 29, 1966 - November 19, 2017
Shan Scott, 51, of North Little Rock, passed away on November 19, 2017. He was born to Ed and Robbie Lasiter Scott on July 29, 1966 in Little Rock. Shan was preceded in death by his mother.
Shan was a graduate of Ole Main High School in North Little Rock and of Hendrix College. He spent his entire professional career working as a transportation expert in the family business, American Truck and Rail Audits, Inc. He, along with his father and uncle, grew the company to be the leading expert-based freight cost audit company in the country. He served as CEO since 2013. Shan's expertise was valued by some of the biggest companies in the nation. For those who worked with him, they considered themselves incredibly lucky to work for such a generous, knowledgeable man, who was supportive of them in uncounted ways.
He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a volunteer with the Cub and Boy Scout troop at Immaculate Conception in North Little Rock, former Treasurer for the Arkansas USAFA Parents Association and President of the Funderburg Hunting Club.
Shan's pure and generous heart was shared within his family and friends in so many unforgettable ways. He had too many close friends to count, at least six of which would say that Shan was the best friend they ever had--all of which stepped up to support Shan and his family during his illness. Jim Sacrey, John Ladd, Dave Kelly, Chris and Lori Heil, John Clark, John Williams, Jamie Harper, and so many others lovingly gave back to Shan the support that he offered for years. He was a man of honor and truth, as well as humor. He was someone who if you knew him at all, just wanted to be around him, as he was bound to inform, entertain, support you, or all of the above.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joy (Burford) Scott; children, Devin, Sam and Savannah Scott; father, Ed Scott; sisters, Summer (Scott) Bartczak and Sundi (Scott) Petropoulakos (Peter); Uncle Mike (Carolyn) Lasiter; mother and father in law John and Lynda Burford; nephews, Nikolas and Liam Petropoulakos and Jay Burford; and nieces, Basia, Brisa and Brooklyn Bartczak, and Anna Burford.
Joy and family,
Shan and I were good friends in High School. I only just was made aware of his passing last year. Shan was a great friend as the Obituary reads. When I graduated from Ole Main - I moved out of state and didn't look back. Something I wish I hadn't done and kept in contact a little better. I smiled to read that you and he named your daughter Savannah. My only daughter (first child) is also named Savannah. Shan and I were friendly competitors in band for a lot of years - we practiced together to compete against one another for first and second chair which he and I usually owned. :) Next month will be a year for you guys - you and your family are in our prayers.
Dear Joy and family,
I love that smiling picture of Shan! He was always smiling every time I saw him. I also appreciated how he devoted his time as treasurer to support Sam and the other cadets through AR USAFA. Our deepest condolences from our family to yours, and we are here for you if you ever need anything. Shan will be missed!
With Love,
Kathy, Ed, Isaac and Isabel Powers
I'm happy to have known Shan for a time. He always had a calming, grounding effect on me. May love, peace and comfort be with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Please accept our deepest condolences. Shan was a great friend that I will miss very much. Even though we have not seen each other much in the last 30 years, when we did see each other, it was like when were were kids. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joy and Family,
We were sorry to hear about Shan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leslie and Paul Himstedt
May the promise found at Isaiah 25:8 bring some comfort in the death of Shan Scott. "He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces." Just imagine no more pain and grief due to the death of a love one! By means of the Kingdom that Jesus Christ taught us to pray for, God is going to remove sickness, old age and death from the human. No human suffering of any kind!
I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work for and get to know this wonderful man. He's was truly one of the nicest people I have ever known.
I am truly sorry to hear about Shan. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during such a difficult time. May God be with you and carry you through.
God's blessing be upon you,
Sincerely,
Paula McAnall
Helena Chemical Co
Please accept our deepest sympathy to all family and friends of Shan. May God grant all of you understanding and peace. Our nephew's (John) life was very closely entwined with the entire family. As you grieve, please understand that all suffering is ended and we're promised no pain in the eternity. His presence will surely be missed. Our prayers for all of you.
My wife Deborah and I and my family are saddened by the loss of such a fine young man. We bought the home next to the Scott family when Shan was nine years old.We watched as Shan and his sisters grew up.We have many fond memories of the neighborhood up there the Scott family and the other families we shared it with. Shan was a very special person.My heart goes out to his family now .May God bless.
Debby and I send our condolences to your family on your loss of Shan. Though we did not have the opportunity to know shan as well as many of you, through our friendship with Summer, we know what a loved and integral part of your family Shan was. we are so sorry to hear about his death.
Alan Heminger
My condolences to Joy and the rest of Shan’s family. He was such a sweet guy.