of West Memphis, AR
April 30, 1942 - July 10, 2021
Dr. Robert Warren Scott, DDS of West Memphis passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born April 30, 1942 in Bossier City, La to Malcolm Paul Sr. and Irmarie Scott. Their family moved to West Memphis when Robert was a boy, where he Attended school and graduated from West Memphis High School in 1960. He attended College at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS, where he received a baseball scholarship as a pitcher. After graduating with a degree in mathematics, he moved to Coco Beach, Fl, where he worked for RCA as subcontractor for NASA at Cape Canaveral.
Robert returned to Memphis in 1970 to attend University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. In 1974, he married Rita Eason and started his family. He practiced family dentistry in West Memphis from 1974-1995. In 1996 he returned to UT College of Dentistry as an instructor until 2017. Above of all, He was a faithful son, father and friend.
He is preceded in death in death by his father Malcolm P. Scott and his mother Irmarie Wright Scott.
He is survived by his children Jason Riggins of Springdale, Jennifer Scott of Springdale and Robert Warren Scott II (Mallory) of Wynne, AR; their mother, Rita Scott of West Memphis; his brother, Dr. Malcolm P. Scott Jr. (Judy) of Berkley, CA; his grandchildren, Cassidy and Blake Riggins of Springdale, AR and Mayla Elise Scott (due October 2021); his nephew Geoffrey Scott (Emily) of Dallas, TX.
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9 Condolence(s)
Joyce Parker Rose
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
I have many special memories of our high school years together. I am so sorry to read of Robert's passing. Prayers for all of his family.
Alexander Chaillet Jr
Thursday, July 15, 2021
As his Dental Tech. for several years he will be missed. He was a good Dentist and a good person. I liked working with him. My prayers are with his family.
Malcolm Scott
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Robert and I had some fine years together growing up. I will miss him a great deal. May he rest in peace.
Shirley k morris
Monday, July 12, 2021
Your family is in our prays
Jeffrey Cordell
Monday, July 12, 2021
Prayers for you all So sorry for yalls loss God Bless ðŸ™
Jean Mixon
Monday, July 12, 2021
Sending prayers for you and your family.
donna kane
Monday, July 12, 2021
Sending you all love and prayers at this very difficult time. May Robert Rest In Peace as you all take time to heal from your loss. Love never ends.
Donna Kane
Loretta (Prater) Higgins
Sunday, July 11, 2021
I remember the Scott family from First Baptist Church West Memphis, Mrs. Scott was my training union teacher for years and was a great inspiration to me. My sister Doris graduated with you so our family had lots of connections. Remembering your family during this time of grief and loss.
Lynda Arnett Wise
Sunday, July 11, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I write on this site. We had a lot of fun times attending school and church together. You had a successful life and will be greatly missed. RIP Robert.