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Scott Bracy Obituary

The world lost an incredible young man. Scott Allen Bracy, age 49, entered heaven on January 2, 2021 surrounded by family and close friends held in love. He was an amazing son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Scott walked his own path through this world, always a loyal friend and family member. He lived life on his own terms and faced challenges head on without complaints or fear including his diagnosis with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The last year and a half proved that to anyone who was blessed enough to be in his circle. His beautiful smile and bright light will be dearly missed by all.

Throughout his life, Scott spent as much time as he possibly could outdoors – enjoying nature's beauty and all that it had to offer locally and in other parts of the country. On many occasions, Scott would stop and savour the beautiful sunsets. Friendships from his youth and adulthood have come to love and learn much from him about hunting, fishing, nature, flowers, and birds. Scott has many memories with family and friends - deer, turkey, and pheasant hunting, fishing, camping, buggy (RZR) riding, canoeing, repelling, gardening, raising cattle, and NASCAR racing. Later in his life, Scott found a new love riding (RZRs) buggies through the beautiful national forests and throwing "bags" (AKA corn hole) on the creek bed or in his shop.

Following his graduation from Ozark High School, Scott was an employee of DEBCO Construction, a family-owned and operated business. In 2004, Scott started his own business, Steward Construction LLC, specializing in upscale commercial and residential remodels. Throughout the years, he was a member of Springfield Contractors Association (SCA) and the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Springfield. Scott served on the HBA Board of Directors for several years and was an exhibitor at the annual HBA Home Show. Additionally, Scott served as the President of the Cap Hill Homeowners Association.

He is survived by his parents, Don and Marilyn Bracy (Ozark, Missouri); brother, Dean Bracy (Kansas City, Kansas); sister, Shari Bracy, Mark Nelson, and niece, Alexandra Johnson (Atlanta, Georgia); son, Elijah Bracy, daughter-in-law, Haley Dotson, and granddaughter, Audrey Kate Bracy (Ashdown, Arkansas); and many lifelong friends.

The family prefers not to receive flowers, but memorial gifts may be made to the following in memoriam of Scott Bracy:

CoxHealth Foundation www.coxhealthfoundation.com

Gift to Benefit: ALS Clinic in Memoriam of Scott Bracy

Shoot'n for Dreams

4678 State Hwy U

Rogersville, MO 65742

Facebook page: Shoot'n For Dreams

In Memoriam of Scott Bracy

A celebration of Scott's life will take place in late spring or early summer 2021.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-Whig on Jan. 9, 2021.

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Christina McCann Rader

March 25, 2021

My last memory was at his home. My condolences to the family and friends who love him.

Stephen and Cheryl Dixon

January 20, 2021

Godspeed Scott and God Bless the Bracy/Dixon Family at this difficult time.

Larry and Patti Blickhan

January 11, 2021

Sending our love and prayers at this very difficult time. ❤

CJ Crow

January 10, 2021

I did not know your son, but I had a son that also passed away at the young age of 37 also with ALS. Am so very sorry for your loss, and feel your pain. God bless you and your family now and always.

Rusty & Becky Carter

January 9, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with Don and the family!

Greg Poppie

January 9, 2021

Scott was someone my brother and I looked up to. He was always the coolest! We loved the times we had together. We had so much fun at the Bracy house. Scott taught me so much in my life from a young age. He is in a better place, and will always be remembered.

Kathryn Vehovc

January 8, 2021

I will miss you Scotty. You were such great cousin. I will hold memories close to my heart to keep you alive. Big hugs and prayers to all the Bracy family, and his Ridge Family.

Cynthia Pouncey (aka Cindy Swearengin)

January 8, 2021

I am truly, truly sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen Scott in many years, but we went to school together from K-12, and he always made me laugh. He was a great guy! He will be missed, for sure! Sending love to his family in this difficult time... ❤

January 7, 2021

The best of the best. Thank you for taking care of my family when they became your neighbor and we will forever keep your memory alive on our buggy’s in the woods. Sending love to your family. Until we meet again.

Callista Russell

January 7, 2021

Scott was one I’ll always remember. I cherished my time with him and send my deepest condolences. Forever impacted by him ❤

Lisa and David Derrick

January 7, 2021

You will be so missed by all of your ridge family. Sending all of our love to your family.

Aunt Angie

January 7, 2021

Scott was a wonderful nephew with a million dollar smile. Love you, Scott...Rest In Peace and be free.

Mike and Lynda (Vaughan) Longhofer

January 7, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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