A.M. “Bo” Scott Jr., 85, of Center, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mr. Scott was born November 7, 1930, in Center, to Audrey M. Scott and Zina M. Fountain Scott.  He served in the United States Army, where he retired after 20 years of service.  Following his retirement from the Army, Mr. Scott worked as a policeman and a fireman for the City of Center for 22 years.  He loved cooking and was an avid outdoorsman.  He especially enjoyed taking care of his livestock.

 

He is survived by

Son: James Scott and wife, Pat, of Tomball

 

Son-in-law: Chris Byrnes and wife, Tina, of Center

 

Step Daughter: Terry Hughes and husband, Eddie, of De Queen, Arkansas

 

Step Son: Steve Glaze and wife, Sue, of Tennessee

 

Grandchildren:

Chris Scott of The Woodlands

Jay Scott of The Woodlands

Collin M. “Trey” Byrnes of Center

Christopher M. “Beau Buster” Byrnes of Center

Cheyenne Byrnes of Center

Shane Hughes of De Queen, Arkansas

Morgan Bailey of Center

Brandy Cox of Center

Tiffany Pope of Center

 

5 Great Grandsons

 

3 Great Granddaughters

 

Sister: Ollie Mae Octivares of Center

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Wife: Laura McSwain Scott

Wife: Marie Glaze Scott

Daughter: Lisa Renee Scott Byrnes

Parents: Audrey M. Scott and Zina M. Fountain Scott

Brother: Sam Scott

 

Pallbearers will be Chris Scott, Jay Scott, Collin M. “Trey” Byrnes, Christopher M. “Beau Buster” Byrnes, Morgan Bailey and Beau Scott.  Honorary pallbearers will be L. D. Eaves, Eddie Hughes and Center Volunteer Fire Department.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Center Volunteer Fire Department.