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James Scott Obituary
James Denton "Scotty" Scott, was born on February 23, 1934, in Brazil, TN, and entered into paradise on August 31, 2021, surrounded by family in Arlington, TX.
Scotty spent many years of his life serving others, he served in the Army from 1953-1956, then served in the Air Force from 1961, until his retirement in 1990. He served in many combat missions in his years in Pararescue. He lived up to the motto and applied it to his daily life, "So Others May Live." He received several awards and ultimately retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1990.
Scotty married the love of his life Norma Ann Scott in 1956, and had six children. Scotty enjoyed many years spending time with his children, then grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. He was affectionately called Papa by them and he always lit up when the grandchildren came into the room. Taking walks and picking the best oranges from Papa's orange tree are just some of the many memories that will live on.
Scotty was preceded in death by his parents; 4 siblings; wife, Norma Ann Scott; second wife, Joanne Scott; loving daughter, Donna Scott; sons-in-law, Vern Fowler, and Raymond Mabee, Jr.
He will be greatly missed by his surviving children, Sylvia Scott of Arlington, TX, Pam Fowler of Albany, OR, Kymn Mabee of Yuba City, CA, Toni Scott and husband Johnny Hall of Hayward, CA, Jymn Scott and wife Jennifer Scott of Yuba City, CA; brother, Tommy and June Scott of Macomb, MI; sister, Barbara and Lanny Taylor of Trenton, TN; 10 grandchildren, Brianne Fowler and Toni Bucio of OR, Adrienne and Ryan Williams of OR, Jenna and David Nelson of TX, Tristin and Josh Howell of CA, Dillon and Meg Fowler of OR, Ashley and Ryan Blackburn of WA, Raymond Mabee III of CA, Kristofer Mabee and Fiancé Sydney Johnson of CA, Elizabeth and Joe Thayer of MT, and Blake Chester of CA. Scotty also was able to see 19 great-grandchildren, and many adoring friends including Connie Rupert and countless others.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Feather River Baptist Church, 5400 Chestnut Rd., Olivehurst, CA. Burial will be held in TN in the spring.
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Bradley Nickell
October 1, 2021
In 1989, I was a young, brand new airman just stationed to Beale AFB at the PSD shop. My first day there, Chief Scott took me under his wing and personally presented me to all of the different sections in the shop-kind of like walking a gauntlet for a newbie. As Chief Scott introduced me to the various section heads and workers, he seemed proud of me like a father would be though we had only just met.
A few weeks later, my wife´s friend came to Beale to visit. I wasn´t even fully trained yet and hadn´t seen all of the various operations PSD played a role in. Chief Scott took me, my wife, and her friend on a tour of PSD and the flight line during an SR-71 high flight launch.
Just prior to launch, Chief Scott drove us all out near the spot just off the runway where the SR-71 would be maybe 50 feet over our heads while taking off.
When the Blackbird roared over our heads, the engines were in full burn and the PSD van we were in rocked back and forth. The shockwave of energy passing over was almost disorienting. A thrilling experience! And Chief Scott would have had it no other way. He wasn´t watching the SR as it rocketed over our heads-he had surely seen that dozens of times-he was watching our faces to see our shock and delight.
I knew Chief Scott as a kind, welcoming man with a keen sense of loyalty to his troops. He had an unmistakable interest in making sure others experienced or at least understood some of the many the amazing things he had the great fortune of doing in his life.
I know he influenced a lot of people in lasting and meaningful ways. For me, it was a warm embrace from the top enlisted guy in my shop that let me know he was looking out for me. I´m thankful for the time we shared.
Devin Parker, MSgt USAF (Ret.)
October 1, 2021
I worked as Scotties Administrative Superintendent for 2 years, and experienced Scotty's amazing ability to juggle the complex PSD Mission. His favorite saying was, "The situation is fluid!" Rest well, Scotty.
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