Throughout his life, Scott carried himself with steady dedication and a generous spirit—someone whose sense of responsibility was matched by a quiet warmth that made others feel at ease.
He will be remembered for his wry sense of humor and a personal goal of perfection in all he did.
As the son of a military father, Wilds Scott DuBose II, he was shaped early by the values of discipline, service, and perseverance—principles that remained evident in the way he approached both work and family. His father was in the Air Force and Scott was granted many opportunities as such, including marching in the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Japan in 1964, something he was proud of.
Scott graduated from Oklahoma State with his dual degrees in Psychology and Sociology and was always a Cowboys fan. He attended Auburn University in Montgomery and supported the Auburn Tigers which gave him a friendly and fun rivalry with his beloved wife, an Alabama Crimson Tide fan. They enjoyed their "football Saturdays" together each fall.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist one of his greatest satisfactions was taking care of the babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit. He could always be counted on to make an emergency transport for these fragile babies when needed. He was the night supervisor for Respiratory when at Baptist Medical Center. He was also the only Respiratory Therapist on duty at night at the VA hospital, covering the Emergency Department, the ICU and the medical floor.
Scott is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Sherrill Koontz; daughter, Margo Hamrick (James); grandchildren, Mariah Tarpley and Cody Hamrick; and great grandsons, Oliver and Mason as well as his brother, Eric Van DuBose.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilds Scott DuBose II; his mother, Margaret Sweat DuBose; and his son, Wilds Scott DuBose IV.
A family only memorial service will be held at a later date.
