James Russell Scott passed away surrounded by family and dear friends on July 7, 2018. Jim was born in Evanston, IL on January 29, 1946 to James and Virginia Scott. He grew up in Highland Park Dallas Texas and married Margaret Henson on November 18, 1972. Jim was the proud founder of Jim Scott and Sons Builders and spent over 47 years in real estate and construction.
He is survived by his wife Margaret Scott, 19 children Joshua, Melissa, Andrew, Peter, Mary Margaret, Daniel, Virginia, Elizabeth, Samuel, Anna, Amanda, Abigail, Katy, Claire, Jonathan, Matthew, Gabriella, Seth and Allie, his sons and daughters in law, Betty, Scott, Hannah, Lauren, Dany, Sarah, Morgan and Kory and his 16 grandchildren Abel, Abraham, Nathanael, Stephen, Simeon, Joelle, Timothy, Nahum, Corrie, Madeline, Caden, Liam, Cohen, Everett, Willa Jane, and Judah. Jim is preceded in death by his son, Caleb William Scott, his maternal and paternal grandparents and his parents.
Jim Scott graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1968. He was deeply passionate about his work renovating and building homes in Dallas, Texas which led him to start his own company in 1972 and his legacy of excellence, integrity and generosity is continued by his two sons who run Jim Scott and Sons today. Jim was a deeply spiritual man who loved and served the Lord faithfully and attended First Baptist of Sulphur Springs and Community Christian Fellowship of Lindale with his wife and family. Jim’s children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was known by everyone as a genuine, kind, and benevolent man and this was seen most profoundly in his relationships with his family. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Tuesday, July 17th at 10 AM at Shoreline City Church, 10715 Garland Rd. Dallas TX. 75218. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made toward funeral costs and outstanding medical expenses.