Ernest V Scott

Ernest, or as he was called by friends, E. V. or Scotty, was born in Winters, Texas 85 years ago on September 19, 1930 to Audra Taylor Scott and Ernest Trailer Scott. He had to become a man at the age of 13 when his father passed away leaving his mother with four children. This event and his faith in God played a pivotal role in the man he would become. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1948 and began studying for a petroleum engineering degree at Howard Junior college but was drafted into the Army.

He married Frances Viola Henderson, also from Big Spring, on December 14th, 1954 in Lawton Oklahoma while he was stationed at Ft. Sill. After a short, four day, honeymoon in Lawton, Frances returned home to Big Spring. Two weeks later, he was sent to Hanua, Germany for a year. He was an Ammunition Supply Specialist, trained at the Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Maryland. They enjoyed a 54 year love filled, faith and family oriented life together.

After returning home, he went to work for Shell Oil Company testing Perma Plugs. In 1962, he went to work for State Farm Insurance Company. He established a successful agency and was awarded many honors and trips abroad for his achievements in sales. He was a State Farm agent for 33 years and 7 months before retiring in November of 1995.

Ernest and Frances were active in Jaycees and Jaycee-ettes until being roostered out. Ernest was in Indian Guides, as well as a leader with the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, Little League, 4-H, attended many piano and ballet recitals. He was an active member of the Midland West Rotary Club for many years, serving there in many capacities. He was always a faithful member of First Baptist Church, serving as a teacher, an usher, and volunteering at the Crisis Center.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Pauline Hanson of Big Spring, and his wife Frances.

Ernest is survived by his brother Kenneth Scott in Big Spring; his sister Sarah Hodges in Comanche Texas; his son Kenneth Craig Scott in Uvalde; his daughter Melinda Scott Willett and her husband Charles in Midland; and his four grandchildren, Cody Tyler Scott and his wife Rebecca in New Orleans; Eric Joel Scott and his wife Desiree in San Antonio; Katie Nicole Willett in Chicago, and Colten Christopher Willett in New Braunfels. He will be missed by numerous nephews and nieces as well as many friends.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm at Ellis Funeral Home on Friday, June 3, 2016. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in the Chapel on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm. Pastor David T. Johnson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 5303, Midland, TX 79704, or the charity of your choice.

The family of Ernest Vancil Scott would like to thank Ellis Funeral Home, First Baptist Church, the Midland Police Department, the caring Doctors and nurses at Permian Cardiology, Texas Oncology, All About Hearing and the nurses and aids in the critical care unit at Midland Memorial Hospital.