Vernon D Scott

After 73 years of marriage and a well-lived life, Vernon D (“Scotty”) Scott, of Granbury passed away on October 30, at the age of 95. After several months of declining health, Scotty died peacefully in his sleep.

The next to the youngest of 7 children, Scotty’s education was interrupted due to family financial needs. Growing up in Ft. Worth during depression years taught him the value of money, repairing what was broken, and teaching himself many trades. At an early age, he worked odd jobs to take care of family. Beginning with a newspaper route and on to magazine sales, he also worked as a skating rink security officer and participated in roller derbies. He worked for the Leonards at their downtown store and, in later years, painted their homes and even worked at their Nutcracker golf course. He worked as an ambulance driver, painted buses for Texas Motorcoaches, did carpentry work and maintenance where needed for clients, and, in off-hours, worked as a Tarrant County Reserve deputy. He and his older brother, Aubrey, began a painting business working commercially and residentially, and then began his own residential business. He strived for perfection with everything he did, always contemplating ways to improve his designs. Before retirement, he worked several years as ranch manager, even acting in some local commercials. Being the first person baptized in the new baptistry at Richland Hills Baptist, he continued his service to the Lord and church thereafter.

On his 18th birthday, he dropped off his registration to enlist in the Merchant Marines. He shared his experiences aboard several ships taking supplies to WWII front lines. One of the ships, by order of the commanding officer, was fitted with gunnery for protection, which was unusual for supply ships. He chose a bunk enabling him to reach one of the guns first to protect the ship, its men, and its supplies. He saw results of horrendous deeds by Nazis. Going through canals in the Netherlands, people came running to the ships in celebration and for food as he tossed fruit to them. He also drove supplies to Bastogne for troop relief at the Battle of the Bulge.

Upon his return from WWII, he met his “sweet bride,” Lavinia Eden. They raised two children in Richland Hills, then spent retirement in Pecan Plantation. Scotty was known for his humor, sharing jokes with everyone he met, whether a longtime golfing buddy, former President Ronald Reagan, or a visitor greeted at Acton Baptist’s doors. He truly “never met a stranger.”

Vernon, Scotty, Dad, Grandpa, we’ll miss you greatly as you live in our hearts and minds cherishing your history, jokes, and love of life.

Vernon is survived by his brother, Dean; his wife; children: Dr. John R. Scott (wife: Velma); Renee’ Culver (husband: Bruce Culver); grandchildren: Jill, David, Bruce Jr., and Jeremy; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, grands and greats. Services scheduled at Acton Baptist on Sat., 11/14/20 at 10:30 am with viewing at 10 am; burial at 2:30 pm at Moore Funeral Home.

If desired, please make donations in his memory to Lottie Moon, www.imb.org, or to the Ben Hogan Museum in Dublin, Texas, at www.benhoganmuseum.org.