Mr. Norman Scott

Norman Victor Scott Born at home in Star City, Arkansas on April 8, 1939. His parents were the late Victor and Irene Meeks Scott. He grew up in Crossett and was strongly influenced by their family business, Ideal Lumber Company. After high school he went to Ouachita Baptist College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, and then he attended Law School at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Norman then moved to Little Rock and worked at several jobs, including the Arkansas State Purchasing Department where he was Assistant Purchasing Director. He always had a dream and vision of owning his own business. This led him to open a very small art gallery, Art Fair, on Seventh Street in Little Rock, in 1970. This is the business that grew into Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock’s oldest and largest gallery. At some point while owning the gallery, Norman began creating art himself. This became an absolute passion, enabling him to create an alter ego named Maurice and Maurice’s friend Ms. Dupree. Along with his talents in the field of visual arts, he also developed another creative outlet, which was cooking. His dream home, which was built in 1988, was designed with a second kitchen where he could make an elaborate meal and then shut the door on the mess. Norman had a quirky sense of humor that manifested in his artwork and cooking. He lived life to the fullest – enjoying every moment. He was a deeply spiritual person who believed in the absolute greatness of God, and he believed that everyone’s religious expressions are valid. Norman’s faithful partner through his entire adult endeavors is his wife, Helen Reed Scott. Their children: Angela Scott Johnson and Cindy Scott-Huisman with her husband Clarke Huisman, have been a vital, joyful part of their lives. They have four grandchildren who call him Ralph: Jonathan Johnson, Kelsie Johnson, Christian Huisman and Levi Johnson. They have always known that they could do anything they wanted to when they were at their Ralph’s house. A younger brother, Bill Scott, preceded Norman in death. Bill’s widow, Marsha and Bill had one son, Matt. Norman also has a much younger brother who was a great deal like the son he never had, Steve Scott. There are many fond memories of family fun with Steve, his wife Julie and their three sons Clark, Don and Ben. Norman always enjoyed a good party, many of which were at their home. His formula for a good party was good friends, good food, good drinks and good music. So what better way to send him on his journey than a good party? If you knew him or wish you had known him, please join his family and friends at Cantrell Gallery, 7:00 pm, September 11, 2010. There will be a memorial service at Second Presbyterian Church on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Some of the organizations he supported and loved were Heifer International, Habitat for Humanity, Humane Society of Pulaski County and Second Presbyterian Church. Goodbye Norman. We love you. Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home. Please sign his online guest book at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com