B.W. Scott, Jr.

Brown Woods Scott Jr. passed away on January 3rd, 2022 in Gainesville, Texas at the age of 85. B.W. Scott Jr. was born on June 10th, 1936 to Brown Woods Scott and Lessie Doyle Scott (Claborn) in Port Arthur, Texas. The family made their way to Ardmore, OK where B.W. attended school and graduated with the Tiger Class of 1954. He then began attending classes at The University of Oklahoma and played football there. While at OU B.W. became a charter member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. By chance, B.W. met a young lady named Dolores Grigsby from Oklahoma City and they quickly hit it off. In October of 1958, while on their way to the OU/Texas Football game, Dolores and B.W. stopped in Marietta and were married. They shared the next 62 ½ years together, side by side. B.W. joined the Oklahoma City Fire Department in the summer of 1961. He devoted 20 years to serving his community and department, he retired as a Fire Marshal in the summer of 1981 and went on to work in fire service another 30 years. B.W. was a man of great faith and served as Deacon at South Lindsay Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, and later moved to Bethel Baptist Church in Norman. When he wasn't fighting fire, B.W. loved to fish and watch football. When his wife fell ill, he was a devoted and tireless caregiver to her until her passing in 2020. B.W. was a devoted husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa who will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Brown and Lessie Scott. His wife, Dolores Scott, and his daughter-in-law Debbie Scott. He is survived by His children, Bruce Scott and wife Tiffany of Gainesville, Texas, Jay Scott of Newcastle, Randy Scott and wife Amy of OKC, and Debbie Gallaway and husband Steve of El Reno. 10 grandchildren, Tommy and wife Brette, Shea and husband Heath, Brooks and wife Joy, Tynda and husband Chris, Tori, Morgan and husband Buddy, Meghan and husband Ben, Justin, Emma and husband Andrew and Madison and husband Harlan; 13 great grandchildren, Max, Mason, McKinley, Malaki, Ford, Brady, Greyson, Kimber, Ben, Cobie, Huck, Olivia, and Linus. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 o'clock Friday January 7th, 2022 at Newcastle First Baptist Church in Newcastle, OK with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Garden. Make online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com

B.W. Scott, Jr.

June 10, 1936 - January 3, 2022