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Justin Scott

January 15, 1983 - April 10, 2015

Justin Paul Scott, 32, died Friday, April 10, 2015, following an accident

 Born January 15, 1983, in Orange, Calif., he was the son of Russell and Sandra (Schmitz) Scott. He graduated from high school in Cody, Wyo.

 He and his mother moved to Thermopolis, Wyo. in 2003.

 A member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie 1884, he held the office of Chaplain. Justin was an active member of the Risen Son Baptist Church. At Big Horn Enterprises he was involved in Special Olympics receiving medals in basketball and bowling. A generous, charismatic young man, Justin was loved by all he met. He and his girlfriend, Ruth, were daily visitors at the local library and his church.

 Loved ones surviving include his mother, Sandy of Thermopolis; grandparents, Lil and Jack Riegel of Cody; an aunt and uncle in Arkansas; his 2nd mother, Natalie Hodson of Thermopolis; girlfriend, Ruth Lizette; cousins, Kay and Steve Stevens; and friends Gloria & Richard Maldonado, Sheila & Chuck Peterson, Butch Hendrickson, Deb, Marty Oravec, and friends at BHE.

 Justin was preceded in death by his father; maternal great-grandmother and paternal grandmother.

 A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at the Risen Son Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. A light lunch will follow.

 Mortimore Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Cremation has taken place.  Online remembrances/condolences may be expressed at http://www.mortfh.com.

 In lieu of flowers, donations to defray funeral expenses can be made at http://www.gofundme.com/rne8z24.

 

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