Scott Davis Stuart

Memorial service by invitation only for Scott Davis Stuart, 78 of Roland, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Van Buren, Arkansas under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on September 13, 1941 in Columbia, Missouri to Bette (Anderson) Wilson and Jerrold Stuart and passed away on May 22, 2020 in Muldrow, Oklahoma. He was married to Sydney Loyce (James) Stuart on March 26, 1998 in Amelia Island, Florida. . Scott moved to Fort Smith in 1954 attended public schools and was first chair trombone of the Grizzly Bank at Fort Smith High School. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a member of the Class of ’59 Rail Gang of Fort Smith High School, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves and a member of American Legion Post 31 in Fort Smith. Scott had a long and successful career in finance, banking and bond business in St. Louis, Memphis and Little Rock. He was an avid golfer, a competitive skeet shooter and hunter. He loved scuba diving and cars; his Porsche, Camara, Ford Taurus SHO, etc. Scott was always a sharp dresser and loved going out for dinner OR cooking for friends, entertaining them with his knowledge and love of (while sharing) his wine. Scotty sang well, danced so-so, but always had fun! He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church of Van Buren, AR for over 30 years and held positions of Vicar Search Committee, Vestry Member, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Lay Reader, Chalice Bearer, Lay Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the choir and Adult Sunday School Class. The family is grateful for the caring staff of Elara Hospice, especially dear Angie.

Survivors are:

wife of 22 years: Sydney Loyce Stuart of the home;

daughter: Samantha of Denver, CO;

stepdaughter: Lacey (Samuel) Marr of Bentonville, AR;

sons: Scott Jr. (Kristi) of Spearfish, SD and Wilson (Lauren) of Arlington, TN;

stepson: Coby (Jo Anna) Tate of Roland, OK;

8 grandchildren and step grandchildren;

stepbrothers: Dr. Steven Wilson (Barbara) of La Quinta, CA and Dale Wilson (Naomi) of Houston, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Jerrold Stuart and Bette Anderson Wilson and stepfather: Dr. Carl Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church – P.O. Box 382 – Van Buren, AR 72956 or charity of choice in Scott’s name.