Clifton Joe Scott, 79, returned to his heavenly home on May 25, 2022, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Family and friends are invited to gather at Joe’s church home, Lone Oak Baptist Church in Lone Oak, TX., Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Lone Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. A graveside service will be later that afternoon at 3:00 PM at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas, where Joe will be laid to rest with Blue by his side. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.
Joe was born to Clifton Joe Scott Sr., a World War II veteran, and Vadna Little on August 9, 1942, in Dallas, Texas. Years after the passing of Clifton Joe Scott Sr., Vadna married Joe Laye who loved and raised Joe as his own. Joe married his beloved wife, Maryann, on July 27, 1973, in McKinney, TX.
Joe graduated from Garland High School in 1960. He received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Texas State University and a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Abilene Christian University at Dallas. Joe was a member of St. John’s No. 51 Masonic Lodge in McKinney and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Joe served Collin County for 35 years. He began his career as a McKinney Police Officer, later becoming an Adult Probation officer, and finally serving as the Director of Juvenile Probation for 26 years. Upon his retirement, Joe, Maryann, and his new blue heeler companion “Blue” moved to Lone Oak, Texas to live out his dream of being a rancher – and that is precisely what he did. Joe’s favorite place on Earth was on his back porch, with Blue by his side, looking out over the pasture at his cows and the barn he and his father had built years ago.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Maryann Scott, and his two sisters Marnetta Rose and Annetta Laye. He is survived by his children, Keith Scott and wife Kristi of Grapevine, TX, Kathy Brasher and husband Todd of Grapevine, TX, and Tynea Kelley and husband John of Waxahachie, TX. Joe and Maryann have 7 grandchildren: Magen Taylor, Murphi Dunn, Mitchell Griffin, Kyrbi Martinez, Kyli Duvall, Mace Brasher, and Maggie Brasher. They also have 8 great grandchildren: Bowen Taylor, Macklyn Taylor, Stella Dunn, James Dunn, Ivy Dunn, Brady Griffin, Cooper Griffin and Grace Billingsley.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Joe Scott Sr., Vadna Mae Laye, and Joe Laye, as well as his brother-in-law James Rose and his loyal companion, Blue.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in his name to Lone Oak Baptist Church in Lone Oak TX or Community North Baptist Church in McKinney TX. Joe’s family appreciates your support and continued prayers.
