Albert Dean "Bud" Scott, Sr., age 79, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his home.  He was born January 19, 1938 in Okolona , the son of the late Albert Scott and Emma Jane Feimster Scott. Bud was a welder and retired from Alumacraft.  He was a United States Army veteran.  Bud enjoyed Bowling, Fishing and Hunting.  He was proceeded in death by his parents, one sister, Francis Cason, one brother, Ralph Scott, and his son, Jeffery Scott.

Bud is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Scott of Arkadelphia, five children, Albert (Debi) Scott, David (Maelee) Clark both of Arkadelphia, J. B. Shannon (Kerrie) Brown, of Hot Springs, Marla (Roy) Looper of Bismarck, Judy Goza of Arkadelphia, daughter in law, Jean Toland-Scott of Venus, TX, sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Bro. Ray Franklin officiating.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, P.O. Box 398, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 .

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.