of Conway, AR
June 24, 1953 - February 7, 2022
Scott Thornton, age 68, passed from this life on February 7, 2022. He will truly be missed by his family and acquaintances who were always entertained by his witty humor and incredulous aptness for storytelling. Scott was predeceased by his parents Bruce Thornton and Betty Thornton Letzig.
He is survived by his brother Lance Thornton. He will live forever in the memory of his wife, Becky Thornton, for whom he was married to for 46 years. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his quaternion of children: Mandy (wife of Steven Moore), Brian (husband of Marilia Vinson), John (husband of Katie Thornton), and Bruce (husband of Brandie), and his grandchildren, David, Drew, Duval, Luana, Sharon, Dean, Teddy, Rosalee, Margo, Arabella, Isabelle, and Max. Not to be forgotten is Scott's beloved dachshund, Rocky, who is still wallowing in his grief of losing his master. The irony of this is not lost on his family members.
Scott was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 24, 1953, this was coincidentally the same year as his beloved Razorbacks had their worst football team record in history. An avid Arkansas Razorback fan, Scott endured the slings and arrows of the peaks (few and far between) and valleys (too numerous to mention) of the Hogs. He left this earth, hoping they would have successive winning seasons for future generations of Hog fans.
Scott spent his formative years in Hot Springs, eventually moving to Conway and graduating from St. Joseph Catholic High School. From high school, Scott attended and graduated from Louisiana State University (it couldn't be helped) with a degree in landscape architecture. He would like it to be known that this was the closest university that offered this degree and he was never a Tiger fan, even while living in a dorm room that was inside the stadium.
Upon successfully finishing his degree, Scott moved back to Conway and married the love of his life, Miss Becky Kordsmeier. His career that lasted four decades, included thousands of landscape plans, several editorial publications, two businesses, and a weekly garden column in the Log Cabin Democrat, Conway's finest paper. Upon his retirement from the landscape architecture profession he dedicated his life to his wife, grandchildren, 5,000 piece puzzles, and of course, Rocky.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 11:00am with recitation of the rosary beginning at 10:00am. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph's Columbarium with Fr. Anthony Robbins as Celebrant.
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37 Condolence(s)
Fr. Warren Harvey
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Becky, I just found out that your beloved Scott passed recently. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Sutterfield
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Becky your family held a special place in Willie’s heart .
I am sorry for your loss and will be praying for you all
Rickey Gulley
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
I was sos hurt to hear that he passed. He was the guy that ran the bookstore "Tall Tales" in the Village Center Shopping Center years ago.
I bought some of my first books from him.
i will definitely miss him.
Nicole Bates
Monday, February 14, 2022
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Been praying for you and your family!
Mike and Jackie Harrell
Monday, February 14, 2022
Becky and family,
Our love and prayers to all of you. May your memories and love sustain you.
Frank Riggins
Sunday, February 13, 2022
I was truly saddened to learn of Scott's passing. We had some great times when we worked together back in the eighties. He was a always fun to be around. I always enjoyed his stories about attending LSU and living at the stadium dorm. He was a very creative and compassionate guy that put his family first. He loved living in Conway and I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Steve and Tamara Claflin
Friday, February 11, 2022
Praying for all of you. May you be comforted by the many memories that you made with him.
Bret Carroll
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Becky,
I was so sorry to learn of Scott's passing. He was really good to me when I was working my way through college. He was a kind man and always found things for me to do when I had bills to pay. I’ll be praying for you and family.
Nikki Cook
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Becky,
I’m so sorry to hear about Scott. We are praying for you and your family. I loved hearing your stories about him and seeing your face light up when you spoke of him â¤ï¸
Connie Kordsmeier
Thursday, February 10, 2022
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James (Jim) Atkinson
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Lance,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I will keep you in my prayers.
Blessings!
Jim Atkinson
(Rick's brother)
Patty Callaway
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Becky & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. I didn't know Scott, but Becky told such wonderful stories about him that I felt like I knew him.
Kathy Powers
Thursday, February 10, 2022
My condolences for your loss!
KARLA & RICKY BEENEEEE
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Sending prayers for all of you.
Karla & Ricky Beene
Karen Oxner
Thursday, February 10, 2022
May your beloved Scott rest in the peace of Christ, and the Holy Spirit comfort and uphold you.
Cindy and Jerry Hiegel
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Becky
God’s peace be with you and your family with the loss of Scott. May he open the flood gates of peace over you knowing Scott will be with Him. Prayers for you, your family and Scott.
Pauline Welter
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky and Family
Scott is with God in Heaven's garden, at home, and my Bill is probably nearby planting daffodils.
I pray God is with you and your family on this journey. Blessings!
Pauline Welter
Kathy Jette
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers, always.
Kathy Jette
Lynn and Brian Minyard-Smith
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Dear Becky and Family,
We will keep you and yours in our hearts and prayers.
Deepest sympathies and big HUGS!
Lynn and Brian
Larry and Judy Mahar
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky,
We are so very sorry to hear of Scott's passing. He was a joy to be around. His wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Jim and Robyn Kelly
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Dear Becky and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jim and Robyn Kelly
Bart Castleberry
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
I got to know Scott back in the day when he had his landscape business on Washington Ave. His company took care of the landscaping and I
took care of the irrigation. He was always adamant “Do not trench inside the drip line of the trees†He was right. He was meticulous in his work but he also had a sense of humor. A good man who I was privileged to know.
Bob and Pam Hapner
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky, We have been diligently praying for Scott and were so sorry to hear he had passed. We remember him as a great storyteller who enjoyed people very much. Our prayers are with you, Becky, and your family.
Ralph and Marilyn Wsltet
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sue Sewell
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have kept you and Scott in my prayers for a long time and will continue to pray for strength, courage and peace for you in the months ahead.
Barbara Hall
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky and Family
So sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed working with Scott the few times he drew up some plans for me.
You will all be in my prayersðŸ™ðŸ»
Rose Hoyt Jones
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
My dear Becky. I am so sorry to hear about Scott. All of my love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Thornton
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Our sympathy and prayers; may you all find comfort and peace in our heavenly Father’s arms.
Psalm 34:18
Living Bible
“The Lord is close to those whose hearts are breaking…â€
Rick Thornton
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Scott will be missed, but will live on in our memories. His great sense of humor always stood out at family gatherings. Our prayers go out to the family.
Ray & Nancy Moix
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Becky and family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
MIke and Carol Hambuchen
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Mike and I are praying for you all.
David Kordsmeier
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Dear Becky,
Scott was such a unique and special person to work with. I always enjoyed estimating his adventurous landscaping drawings. They always had features that really gave his customers something we call the wow factor. We send our love and prayers to you and family.
David and Melinda Kordsmeier
Kathy White
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Becky you are in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear of Scott’s passing away. I will be praying for all of your family Kathy White
Ronnie and Carolyn Jonez
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Becky and family, we’re so very sorry to learn of Scott’s passing. Will be thinking of you and praying as well.
Suzanne Kunkel
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Becky and family,
I am heartbroken.
Love to you all â£ï¸
Connie Briggler
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are no words to begin to understand the loss your feeling.
Patricia Walsh
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Becky so sorry about Scott. Keeping you and the family in our prayers.