Robert E. "Buddy" Scott Sr., 72 of El Dorado left this life Thursday April 25, 2013 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. He was born July 20, 1940 in El Dorado and is the son of the late Robert Lee Scott Jr and Willie Mae Woolsey Scott. He served in the military and was a member of the SAC division of the United States Airforce before his discharge. He worked as the construction foreman for ArkLa Gas for 27 years before he and his wife Jane owned and operated Lipseys Sandwich Shop. He worked for Milam Construction as a pipefitter later before retiring .

Buddy's favorite pastime was hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Hollow Beech Hunting Club. He especially loved his family who will dearly miss him.

Preceding him in death is his parents, a sister; Shirley Murphy.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Jane J. Brandon Scott of Caryville Landing, a son Robert Scott of Careyville Landing , a daughter Rhonda Scott Johnson (Tony) of Conway his granddaughter; Jessica Jones also of Conway, numerous nieces and nephews and his two special friends; Dennis DeFee and Art Cameron. He loved them all!

Visitation will be 6-8pm Saturday April 27, 2013 at Perry's Funeral Chapels. Funeral services will be held 2pm Sunday at Perry Funeral Chapels with Rev. Terry Burke officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery located on Highway 167 South.

Memorials can be made to Life Touch Hospice.

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