of Conway, AR

October 4, 1949 - January 23, 2025

James Elwood Scott of Conway, Arkansas passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at the age of 75. Jim was born on October 4th, 1949 in Vernon, Texas to Alice and Kenneth Scott. Jim spent the first 10 years of his life in Texas before his family moved to Conway, Arkansas in 1959. Jim and his family moved back to Texas in 1966 where he graduated from Richland High School in 1968. He married Cathy Leigh Wright on January 29, 1972 at Davis Boulevard Baptist Church in North Richland Hills, Texas. Jim and Cathy had four children, Heather, Eric, Christy and Kelli. Later in life, Jim married Linda Marie Welch on April 2, 2000 in Hurst, Texas.

Jim's deep love and unwavering passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks were integral to his life. As a devoted lifelong fan, he loved attending football games and creating countless treasured memories with family and friends while cheering enthusiastically for his beloved team.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Heather Elizabeth Leeth and her husband, Andrew of Fort Worth, Texas; his son, James Eric Scott and his wife, Kortney of Fort Worth, Texas; his daughter, Christy Michelle Karnes and her husband, Billy of Glen Rose, Texas and his daughter, Kelli Cathleen Scott of Richland Hills, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chelsi Renzelman and her husband, Jarid, Greg Karnes and his wife, Abby, Macye Armstrong, Miley Armstrong, Mason Scott, Kyli Karnes, Major Scott and Cannon Karnes; as well as his great-grandchildren, Aspen Karnes and Nova Karnes. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers, Kenny Scott and his wife, Janis Lee of Little Rock, Arkansas and Monty Scott and his wife, Susan of Fort Worth, Texas; along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Elmer Scott and Alice Maurine Scott Reese Thomas.

Arkansas visitation will be at 6:00pm on January 28, 2025 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, 650 Central Landing Blvd., Conway, Arkansas 72032

Texas Service will be at 1:00pm on February 1, 2025 at Cross Church North Richland Hills, 6955 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180

Burial will be at a later date at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N Sylvania Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76111

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com