James Donald Scott

James Donald Scott, 90, of Springfield, passed away at 8:00 am on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

Jim was born on December 30, 1935, in Rogersville, Missouri to Jack and Belle (Snider) Scott. He graduated from Miller, MO High School. Jim married Patricia Jeanne Clawson on March 3, 1961. To this marriage, two sons, Dan and Sam, were born.

After high school, Jim served his country by joining the Air Force and was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War. After his marriage, he began a long career at Dayco as a technician. He was able to travel and enjoyed having access to pit row at both NASCAR and Indy Car events. Jim was a very hard worker. He would come home on workdays, eat dinner, and head out to work in the garden or tinker in the garage on old tractors or his beloved Studebakers until bedtime. He took DIY to a whole new level, building a homemade lawnmower, BBQ grill, air compressor, and camper jacks. If he needed something, he would design and build it. He dearly loved his family and took delight in attending all the grandkids’ and great grandkids’ events that he could. While we miss him dearly, the family takes great comfort in knowing that his Parkinsons and frail body are no more.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Belle Scott, his wife, Pat, who passed in 2024 after 63 years of marriage, and a brother, Dale Scott. He is survived by his children Daniel (Brooke) Scott, Samuel (Angela) Scott; grandchildren Nicole (Brandon) Newingham, Andrew (Ivy) Scott, Benjamin (Brandy) Scott, Alexander (Victoria) Scott; great grandchildren Taylor Newingham, Hayden Newingham, Haylee Newingham, Greyson Newingham, Kaydence Scott, and Kenasynn Scott. He is also survived by a brother, John Scott, of Montana, a sister, Carol Holmes (Carl), of Tennessee, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A private family memorial service will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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