Gary L. “Bear” Scott
Gary L. ‘Bear’ Scott, age 63, of Paloma, IL, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in his home. He was born on June 30, 1955 in Hannibal, MO the son of Archie & Fannie Lou (Wright) Scott. Gary worked for Huck Fixture Co. until his retirement. He was of the Methodist Faith.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He was an avid and award winning trapshooter, having won the Missouri State Championship in 1991. Gary loved his family and was genuinely a generous and good-hearted person. He also loved his dog, ‘Otis’.
Gary is survived by:
THREE BROTHERS: Mark Scott and his wife Ann of Quincy; Todd Scott and his wife April of Fowler, IL; and Jason Scott and his wife Amy of Pilot Point, TX
NIECES AND NEPHEWS: Cray Scott; Breanne Scott; Holly Scott and her companion Trell Scott; and Maren Scott; Madison Scott, Gracie Scott and her fiancé Logan Peter; and Carter Scott; Tyler Scott and Jacob Scott.
Numerous other relatives and many friends survive.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 9:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in the Akers Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Akers Chapel Cemetery Fund.
Mark, Jason, Todd and families
I was so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. One night when my Mom was sick he came to her house and talked to me for a long time. It was nice to catch up after so many years. His advice, “buy stocks”. I always loved all 4 of you boys. Sorry I couldn’t make Gary’s funeral. RIP Gary. Sympathy to all his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was such a big part of my life growing up with my dad. I spent so much time with him and yours. He was there for me when my grandma passed and he was such a great hearted man. I know he will be greatly missed. Love to you and your family, you are all in my thoughts and in my heart
I really enjoyed working with BEAR at Hucks. He was AWSOME. GOOD TIME AND GOOD MEMORIES. I REMEMBER SELLING HIM MY 22 GLENFIELD MARLIN RIFLE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND MANY OTHER FOR SURE.
Such an amazing person. I’ve known him since I was a little boy and loved to sit and listen to the stories he had. Will sure miss seeing him at the farm shooting.
So sorry to hear about his passing. He was a nice guy.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Mark, Todd, Jason and their families. Gary was one in a million. He will be missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts are with Bear and his family. He was a good man. He took me on my first deer hunt and let me harvest a nice doe. Rest in Peace Bear and hunt on.
I worked with “Bear” at Hucks. He was a great guy. It was fun working with him. My sympathy to his family.