After high school, he joined the National Guard and served around 6 years. He worked at Precision Machine and Manufacturing for over 40 years.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors in nature. Jake was a great guy who loved to hang out and go fishing with his son and grandson.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters; Carolyn Mulanax, and Joan Chism.
He is survived by his son, Keith Scott of Bentonville; grandson, Kason Scott; and several nieces and nephews.