Michael Scott Sr.

Michael William Scott Sr., 68, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born Oct. 6, 1949, in St. Louis, the eldest of seven children born to William H. and Jeannette C. Hertweck Scott.

He joined the military after high school graduation and served in the U.S. Army, retiring as sergeant first-class.

On April 29, 1972, in Granite City, Illinois, Mike was married to Mary Elizabeth Baxter, who preceded him in death July 30, 2017, after a battle with breast cancer. They shared 45 years of marriage together at the time of Mary's death.

Mike was a devoted husband and father and a career military officer. He and Mary quickly grew their family to include six children and moved to various locations throughout his 21-year career with the military.

During those early years, Mike became interested in sprint cars and enjoyed racing for several years, earning a few trophies here and there. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan as well as a Blues hockey fan. And there was no one more passionate about the rival Army/Navy football game. His license plate was a testament to that.

After retiring from the Army, Mike was employed with Drury Hotels, where he managed several hotel locations throughout the greater St. Louis area and finally working at the corporate offices in Cape Girardeau, where he managed DI Supply. After working 25 years with Drury, Mike enjoyed his second retirement, where he and Mary enjoyed traveling and spending time with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In his early retirement years, Mike could finally enjoy playing golf as often as he could.

Mike was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson,.

He is survived by his children, Cheri Foster and husband, Timothy; Michael Scott Jr. and fiancee, Kim; Christopher Scott and wife, LeighAnn; NiJeatte Stout and husband, James David; Katreen Scott; and James Scott.

He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, Steven A. Nolkemper, Brandon M. Scott, Cassidie D. Svhela, Destiney M. Scott, Brittany E.K. Foster, Ashlee M. Legrand, Hannah M. Stout, Hunter B. Scott, Dalton T. Scott, Meggan E.A. Stout, Breanna K.M. Foster, Faith A. Sides, Mayce R.A. Stout, Emma G. Stout, Alexzander K. Scott, Jordan C. Scott, Rebeca N. Scott, Dominic M. Scott, Kyley B.A. Stout, Kaci A. Scott, Kynten B. Stout, and Hailey M. Hollowell; and seven great-grandchildren, Eli Owen Scott, Colton J.L. Robinson, Cooper B. Maloney, Waylen L. Cochran, Hayden C.L. Hernandez, Hayden Hernandez and Josie Mae Svehla.

Also surviving are his brothers, Patrick Scott and wife, Glenda, Timothy Scott and wife, Joy, Kevin Scott and wife, Tammy, and Tom Scott and wife, Paula; his sisters, Kathy Scott and mate, Karen Ross, and Karen Andrews and husband, Larry; his nephews, Kelly Scott, Matthew Scott, Chris Andrews and Kevin Joseph Scott; his nieces, Kim Eppes, Tiffany Dayton, Emily Scott, Jessica Scott, Courtney Thomas and Katlynn Dunn; numerous great-nephews and great-nieces; and many cousins and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Scott; his parents, William Scott and Jeannette Scott; and two grandsons, Tyler Ryan and Spencer Scott.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Interment and graveside service, with military honors, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Old St. Pat's Cemetery in Laurie, Missouri.

Arrangements are by McCombs Funeral Home and Hedges-Scott Funeral Home.