Roland 'Scotty' Scott

EMPORIA, Kan. -- Roland "Scotty" Scott, 77, died Dec. 31, 2009.

He was born in Hayes County to Glen and Wretha (Wilson) Scott, and graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1949.

He was a Boeing paint shop manager until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, LaVerna Scott of Emporia; his children, Beth Scott of Atlanta, Ga., Vicki and husband, Richard Hatfield of Emporia, and Lee Scott of Joplin, Mo.; two sisters, Glora Clark of McCook and Vira Colson of Kimball; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted Jan. 5, at Americus Southern Baptist Church.

Memorials have been established with Americus Southern Baptist Church, 6 First St., Americus, KS 66835 and Hand-in-Hand Healthcare and Hospice, 1015 Industrial, Suite A, Emporia, KS 66801.

Smith Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.