Gary Thomas Scott of Oskaloosa, Kansas, previously of Cuba, Missouri, was born April 17, 1956 in Washington, Missouri to Joseph Thomas Scott and Sadie B. (Loeb) Scott and passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the age of 70 years.
He was a 1974 graduate of Cuba High School and would go on to earn his bachelor’s in business from Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU) in 1978. Gary would then further his education, earning his master’s degree in marketing and management. He was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity serving as their chapter president.
He worked for many years in Texas and California, eventually returning to Missouri in 2006.
Throughout the years, Gary enjoyed playing softball, adding to his Lionel train collection, spending time with family and friends around the holidays, cooking delicious meals and spending time with his border collie, Sam.
Gary was of the Christian faith and accepted the Lord in his youth.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph (Sadie) Scott; stepmother, Ruth Scott; grandparents, Robert (Anna) Scott and William (Matilda) Loeb; aunts and uncles, Jim (Jane) Scott, Roberta (John) Mason, Birdie Lou Halbert and Irene Loeb; and infant niece, Amanda Turke.
He is survived by his sister, Susan and husband Scott Estes of Rogersville, Missouri; special cousin, Marva Halbert and husband Denny McClintock of St. Charles, Missouri; step-siblings, Don (Cleta) Bailey of Ohio and Pat (Eddie) Peters of Florida; nieces, Hannah (Will) Grubbs of Rogersville, Missouri, Kim (Bill) Lawson of Pennsylvania and Kelle (Ty) Blume of Ohio; nephews, Jake (Mollie) Estes of Rogersville, Missouri; other cousins, Scott (Berina) Halbert of Kansas City, Missouri and Carson McClintock of St. Charles, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Private graveside service was held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory of Cuba, Missouri.
