Homer Edward Scott Jr.

Homer Edward Scott Jr., 73, of Dewey, died Wednesday in Bartlesville. Homer was born the son of Homer Edward Scott Sr. and Evelyn Mae (Jackson) Thomas on August 24, 1950, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was raised in and around Tyro and Caney, Kansas. Homer didn’t quite finish his education before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Although he didn’t talk much about his service, Homer did say that the Mediterranean Sea was very beautiful. Once honorably discharged he completed his high school education and went on to further his education at college. Most of his working life centered around ranch work, most recently with the Delaware Tribe, working cattle and building fences. From a young age, Homer found a passion for rodeo. He was a bull rider, and he mentored his son and grandson as they took up the family sport. He kept up with the local rodeo circuit, and he enjoyed both attending and participating. He was kind and generous with his time. Homer’s volunteer work included arranging for burials at the Delaware Cemetery, serving as a member of the Delaware Color Guard, and very actively supporting the ministries of his home church, the Dewey Church of Christ. Just last week after being discharged from the hospital, he exhibited Christ-like behavior when he went out to deliver Thanksgiving food baskets to six families that he knew needed some love. Homer found time to visit Branson often - he loved the town known as the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” and Silver Dollar City. He found his calling where he could help others while spending time at Silver Dollar City by becoming a citizen and running the Royal Tea Party a.k.a. the spinning teacup ride at the Grand Exposition. His sister Carol remembers visiting and before she saw Homer, hearing his voice calling out to the riders and having fun. Homer even hired the Silver Dollar City Homestead Pickers to come and play at the Scott family Fourth of July party, a real treat for everyone. Most of all Homer loved everyone, and they felt loved and will dearly miss him. Homer is survived by his children, Heather Scott, Homer (Billie) Scott III, and Sami Jo Scott; stepmother Caroline Scott; siblings Kay Anderson, Bill (Sandy) Scott, Tom (Linda) Scott, Janice (David) Finney, Dale Scott, and Carol (Chip) Weaver; stepbrother Bob Thiele; and grandchildren, Dalton, Samantha, James, Maddy, Layne, Clinton, Kaitlyn, Tanaya and David Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Gina Cook, stepbrother Tom Thiele and stepsister Jan Voris. Homer’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m. at the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey. A traditional Native American Wake will follow through the night and up to 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Dewey Church of Christ. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com

Homer Edward Scott Jr.

August 24, 1950 - December 6, 2023