Robert Ellis Scott

Robert Ellis Scott was born in Tupelo, MS to Robert Kern and Lily Virginia Scott on February 2, 1932. Robert attended school in Tupelo until his father's death left him the responsibility of tending to the family farm. Robert was a hard worker from a very early age. He worked on the farm until he began his work in carpentry and finishing sheet rock. On August 26, 1996, Robert married his wife Beverly Scott in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Robert and Beverly moved to Mountain Lake in order to be with their daughters. In his free time, Robert enjoyed hunting deer, fishing and became active in the Center Point Church in Mountain Lake. In 2012, Robert accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and was baptized, he then dedicated his life to his faith and love for God. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Robert is survived by his wife, Beverly Scott of Mt. Lake; daughters, Debra (Bill) Mathias, Michelle Smith, and son, Steve Scott, all of AR; sister, Charleen (Andrew) Goad of IL; brothers, Joe (Betty) Scott of AR, Jerry (Jean) Scott of FL, Cliff (Susie) Scott of AR, Cleburn (Alice) Scott of LA, and Lee of LA, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Andre, and sister, Jeanette. Visitation 1 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Thursday, September 29, 2016 Center Point Church-Mt Lake 810 - 3rd Avenue Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Service Information 2:00 pm Thursday, September 29, 2016 Center Point Church-Mt Lake 810 - 3rd Avenue Mountain Lake, Minnesota, United States 56159 Interment A private interment will take place at a later date. Reception Light refreshments will be served immediately following the service at the church.