John Carson Scott

John Carson Scott, 69, of Bentonville, Ark., passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. John was born March 21, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, to David Carson Scott and Frances L. Stewart Scott. John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Scott Irwin. He is survived by his wife, Diane; his three children, David (Jamie) of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., Matthew (Meri Beth) of Pea Ridge, Ark. and Emma (Roodyn) of Centerton, Ark.; grandchildren, Austin, Kaylee, Levi and Ava. John was an avid fisherman, boatman, gardener, beekeeper and handyman. He served 40 years working as a Park Ranger for the National Park Service, his last post serving as Superintendent at Pea Ridge National Military Park until he retired in 2014. John was a most loving husband and father and a Park Ranger to his roots. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in John's memory to the National Park Foundation, 1110 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 200, Washington D.C. 20005. Arrangements by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services. Words of comfort may be expressed at stockdale-moodyfs.com.