Sauk Valley

Arthur Scott Jr.

STERLING – Arthur Scott Jr., 82, of Sterling, died Friday, January 11, 2019, at his home.

Arthur was born July 9, 1936, in Galt, the son of Arthur and Myrtle (Morse) Scott Sr. He married Janet Walker on May 4, 1957, in Rock Falls.

Survivors include one daughter, Paula Scott of Sterling; one son, Alan (Laura) Scott of Depue; three brothers, Jerry (Priscilla) Scott of Morrison, Wayne (Gerry) Scott of Redding, CA, and Gary (Wendy) Scott of Lyndon; one sister, Joyce Breedon of Maypearl TX; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Dale and Brian Scott in infancy; and two brothers, Neal Scott, and Robert Scott.

Graveside service is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, with Merle Heckman officiating. Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation is handling arrangements.

A memorial has been established to St. Judes.

Condolences may be sent to schillingfuneralhome.com.