Claude (Dink) Scott Jr.

Claude (Dink) Scott Jr., 84 of Vian, OK was born April 1, 1940 in Sallisaw, OK to Okla and Claude Scott Sr. Dink passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 surrounded by family. He attended Sallisaw High School and went on to work at Vian Lumber Company for 25 years. He especially loved growing tomatoes and crappie fishing with his wife Dora. He got a kick out of playing pool and was a well-known pool shark. Dink married Dora Miller on April 18, 1962 at Sallisaw, OK. They loved spending time with family, especially their grandchildren and great-grandchildren who affectionately called him Potts. He is survived by his children Paula and Harrison Kert Kyle of Roanoke, VA, Dink Scott of Vian, Sandra and Mike Spencer of Vian, and David and Marsha Scott of Sallisaw; grandchildren Tyler and Amanda Spencer, Hunter and Natalie Spencer, and Joshua Scott; great-grandchildren Gentry, Gemma, Ezra and Gatlin. He was preceded in death by his wife Dora, mother and father Okla and Claude Scott Sr.; siblings Margaret Horn, Charles Scott, Betty Smith, Don Scott, Bobby Scott, John Scott, Doris Trotter and Danny Scott. Pallbearers are Tyler Spencer, Hunter Spencer, Joshua Scott, Dink Scott, Leon “Bo” McCoy and Rex Brooks. Honorary Pallbearers are Mike Spencer, Ezra Spencer, Gatlin Spencer, Kert Kyle, Raymond Yahola Jr, Alex Yahola, Marcus Yahola and Jack Calcote. Visitation will be Monday, February 10, 2025 at Forever Memories Funeral Home in Sallisaw from 5-8 pm with family visitation 6-8 pm. The celebration of Dink’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Forever Memories with Pastor Jimmy Hunt and Rev. Patty Posey officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements with Forever Memories Funeral Services INC.