James B. Scott, 85, of Lincoln, died October 1, 2015 in Lincoln. He was born September 27, 1930 in Lincoln, to Preston and Mary (Bryson) Scott. Retired from Goodyear after 38 years. U.S. Navy Veteran. Attended Lincoln Northeast where he was a big Rockets booster, enjoyed local garage sales and gun shows.
Survived by wife of 61 years, Mary (Obermire), Lincoln; children, Gregory (Kay Kafka) Scott, Omaha; Theresa Wilksen, Ripon, CA; Kelly Scott, Omaha; Wendy (Ed) Peace, Navarre, FL; Michelle “Missie” (John) Prichard, Orlando, FL; Leonard “Lenny” (Veronica) Scott, Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren, K.C., Logan, Kyle, Sam, David, Anna, Marissa, Kyra.
Preceded in death by parents, daughter Roberta, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a sister in infancy.
Funeral Service: 1:00
p.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th
St., Lincoln, NE 68503. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. until service time on Monday.