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
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13 Condolence(s)
Heather Leeth
Sunday, February 16, 2025
It's been 3 weeks, the longest 3 weeks of my life. I miss you so much Dad. Please visit me in my dreams . I love you always.
Love,
Heather Elizabeth
Linda Bradke Jackson
Thursday, January 30, 2025
I am a classmate of Jim. (Conway High School/ Class of 1968) I'm sending prayers to his family. So sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and peace.
Karen Matthews
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jimmy was a good friend. I remember him as being one of the kindest people I knew. It was always a joy to visit with him when he was in Conway. He will be missed.
Jim and Linda Palmer
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Jim was a good friend. He’ll be missed.
Patti Reynolds
Monday, January 27, 2025
So thankful for a sweet friendship for so many years. Jim was such a kind and considerate person to all. I will miss him but have the assurance of seeing him again. Praying for his family he loved so dearly.
Louella Eckels Elmendorf
Saturday, January 25, 2025
So sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers go with you.
Monty and Susan Scott
Saturday, January 25, 2025
I miss you Bubba and I love you. Thanks for always being my protector when I was growing up. Then over many years working side by side at various companies. We laughed and had many conversations during those times, mostly laughing about various things. I remember when I was little I couldn't understand why you were smaller than other people, and you got upset with me for saying that. I cried and told you I was sorry for saying that. But, you were bigger than life to me and anyone that ever knew you or met you. I love you Bubba.
Alan Henry
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Jimmy and I became good friends in Junior High as football team-mates. It broke my heart when he left us for Texas before our Junior year. We were good enough friends that he came back to Conway and served as my groomsman when My wife Donna and I were married. Since then we would hook up whenever we could whenever he returned to Conway. I was joyful when he retuned to Conway to live and we communicated frequently. I will forever miss him but remember him fondly. There are few people I know as kind and thoughtful as him. He was a perfect example for others and I will miss him, but remember him often.
Ed Fenner
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Janis Scott
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Jim was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Bob Blankenship
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Jimmy was a Great friend, and he is already greatly missed. He was funny, kind and so giving. We had many fun times together and one not so fun. Like being iced in at a truckstop. I will be praying for your family in this sad time.
Heather & Andrew Leeth
Saturday, January 25, 2025
I love you daddy. I'll miss you forever.
Heather
Penny Pratt Baker
Saturday, January 25, 2025
I am truly going to miss you my friend. It has been a pleasure getting to know you again after you came to our class reunion a few years ago. Even after you went back to TX , we still visited on messenger & phone. I cried with you when you lost your mom and prayed for you while you were in the hospital, I praised Kathy with you for her taking care of you and told you many times how blessed you were to have her. She was your angel, that is for sure. Well, as usual I’m rattling on.
I LOVE & MISS you. Even though I know you are with your mom & dad looking down saying…”yep that’s Penny, flapping her lips and I can’t get a word in edgewise “
Kathy, my heart breaks for you and the whole family. God Bless you all from a blessed friend to have known & loved Jimbo like a brother. Oh & Jim, while you’re UP there….slap a little luck on the Razorbacks. Love you dear!!!!