Dustin J. "Oof" Scott, 27, of Parsons, died at 11:54 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2007, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident Wednesday evening.
He was born August 5, 1980, in Metairie, Louisiana, to James D. Scott, Jr. and Debra Lynn (Johnson) Scott. At the age of 3, he moved to Parsons where he grew up and attended schools. He was a 1998 graduate of Parsons High School where he participated in football, wrestling and threw the shot put and discuss in track. Following high school graduation, he attended one year at the Wyoming Tech Institute in Laramie, Wyoming, where he studied to do auto body repair work.
For the past seven years, he worked at Wichita Southeast Kansas Transit, now Old Dominion, as a diesel mechanic.
He and Sarah D. Patterson were married July 19, 2003, in Parsons. She survives of the home.
He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles and restoring Mopar cars. He also enjoyed doing mechanic work as a hobby. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Parsons.
SURVIVORS:
Wife - Sarah Scott of the home, Parsons, KS
Two Daughters – Taylor Marie Scott of the home
Rylee Don Scott of the home
Mother and Stepfather – Debra and Bill Abernathie Parsons, KS
One Brother – Patrick Christian Cherryville, NC
One Sister - Andrea Scott Parsons, KS
Paternal Grandmother – Clara Scott Parsons, KS
Maternal Grandparents – Linord and Armeda Johnson Kansas City, KS
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by his father, James D. Scott, Jr. and his paternal grandfather, James D. Scott, Sr.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the Parsons Municipal Auditorium. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Memorials are suggested to the Dustin Scott Memorial Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357 or the Community National Bank, 330 N. 16th, Parsons, KS 67357.
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