Clarence Wesley (C.W.) “Dub” Scott, 85, of Gainesville, MO passed away May 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born April 12, 1940 in Delaware, OK to Clarence and Viola Scott.
Dub’s family moved to Longrun, MO when he was young. He went to Barefoot School until the 5th grade. He had 11 siblings. He married Ethel Smart on September 12, 1959. They had 3 children, Wesley Dean, Shelia, and David. Dub liked to cut logs, do mechanic work, and farm. He loved his family and joking around.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Scott; daughter Shelia McCullough and partner Alfred Pace; son David Scott and wife Sherri; 7 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; siblings Albert and wife Shelia Scott, Frank Scott, and Ernie Scott and wife Bretta; along with many cousins.
He was preceded in death by both parents; son Wesley Dean; granddaughter Tousha Dinwiddie; siblings Elvie Scott, Bob Scott, J.T. Scott, Pauline Akin, Mary Lou Scott, Ann Hamm, Louis Myers, and Shirly Readen.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the Sims Cemetery. Officiating will be Tim Flynn. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
