Charles Scott, Sr. "Scotty," 71, of Paragould passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  He was born October 5, 1944 in Lorado, AR to W.B. and Cora Lee Scott.  Scotty was a Mason, a member of the Goldwing Riders Association, Chapter D, and a retiree of Tenneco.  He was a devoted member of North Main Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Mary Evelyn Purcski, Barbara Scott, and Ruby Risner; brother, Earl Scott; and grandson, Drew Garrett Scott.

Survivors include his wife, Erma Scott; son, Charles Scott, Jr.; daughters and sons in law, Carla Tackkett, Kelly and Greg Adkerson, Shera and Will Rock; step daughters and step sons in law, Denise and Greg Grinder, Sondra and Richard Cline, Lynette and Dennis Hattenhauer; brother, Dan Scott; sisters, Robbie Brien, Ann Freiner, and Janette Rushing; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and a lifelong best friend, Glen Crabtree.

The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Phillips Funeral Home.  Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the Center Hill Chapel of Phillips Funeral Home with Gary Brown officiating.  Burial will follow at Lorado Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Hayden Cooper, Allen Lenderman, Dylan Hattenhauer, Cameron Adkerson, Derek Miller, and Devin Hattenhauer.  Scotty's sons in law will serve as honorary pallbearers.