Robert Lynn

Scott

RET . MAJOR : ROBERT LYNN SCOTT 1936 - 2020

Robert L. Scott, 84, of Sweetwater, Texas died November 16,2020 at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital from respiratory complications at 8:02 am.

He w as born July 22, 1936 in Paduc ah, Kentucky, eldest child of Maurice and Modelle Scott. At the age of 13, he was diagnosed as having polio and a talented doctor at Kosair Crippled Children ' s Hospital performed surgery on his left foot. By age 20, Robert passed the p h ysical and qualifi ed for worldwide duty in the Ai r Force . He met and married Maurine November 26, 1960 in Kokomo, Indiana. He gra duated from Murray State University with majors in math and chemistry. After graduation, Robert rejoined the Air Force and served 24 year s before retiring to teach math at Coleman High School and Sweetwater High School. During the military years, He was blessed to father Bradley and Samantha. He and Maurine helped raise Bradley ' s daughter, Sara, whom they homeschooled grades four thru seve n which was phenomenal. Robert was a member of Sweetwater First Baptist Church and served The Lord all the days of his life.

Robert Lynn Sco t t preceded in death by his beloved parents, Maurice and Modelle Scott; g ra ndparents , Harvey and Lilian Bradle y; and son, Bradley Morrison Scott. He is survived by the loves of his life : Wife, Mertha Maurine Morrison Scott; his daughter, Samantha Scott Dillaha; and his g randdaughter Sara Scott Parker and her husband, Adam Parker. Also, his beloved brothers: Phi lip, Kenneth and Danny Scott and sister, Janie Pease

There will be no services o r vis i tation due to Cov id 19.

Dr. Eaker was amazing as was the nursing staff at Rolling Plains Hospital. The family also expresses their appreciation to the VA team for thei r help and esp ecially for the love, support & care Lupe Adames gave Mr. and Mrs. Scott. God sent Robert a special dog, Lilly, to be by his side to love and care for him.