Roy Richard

Scott

ROY RICHARD SCOTT, 92, of Blanchard, OK passed from this life on May 18, 2013. Roy was born February 15, 1921 in Hobart, OK to Jessie Holly and Carr Scott. He was twin brother to Loy. Roy grew up in southwestern Oklahoma near Hollis and attended Arnett Schools. Roy excelled at sports. He played basketball on the Arnett basketball team that won state in 1941 and was named All State Guard. In May 27, 2006 he was named to the Harmon County Sports Hall of Fame in Hollis, Oklahoma. After graduation Roy served a term in the U.S. Marines.

In 1941, Roy married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Graves. They celebrated 65 years of marriage before Bonnie's death in 2006.

Roy was a grocery man all his life. In 1967 they moved to Blanchard and were owner/operators of Roy's Food Market where their customers became friends and neighbors. Roy and Bonnie joined Blanchard First Baptist Church upon moving to Blanchard where he served as a deacon until he went to be with his Lord.

Roy and Bonnie retired to a full life of traveling in their travel trailer with friends, always fishing and golfing wherever they went.

Roy loved to be outdoors, playing and working. It was his joy to help others in their yards and garden.

His parents, three brothers, one sister and his wife preceded him in death.

Roy is survived by two daughters, Sherry and Ronnie Holsted of Blanchard and Johnnie (Tillie) and Gary Atwood of Enid, OK., grandchildren Hanna Holsted, Hayley Holsted, Kelly and husband Jeff Gwin, Brian and wife Katy Atwood and Kris and husband Kevin Cherry, and eight great-grandchildren.

Family graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at the Blanchard Cemetery. Memorial service will be at First Baptist Church, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook available at www.eisenhourfh.com.

In lieu of flowers memorials in Roy's name may be made to First Baptist Church, Blanchard, OK.