Robert C. Scott Jr. (Uncle Bob), was born in Austin, Texas in 1952 to Robert C. Scott Sr and Meta Schmidt. He passed away on April 21, 2026.

Survivors include his sister, Beverly Wardlaw; two nephews; three niece-in-laws; three great nieces; three great nephews, and lifelong dear friend and military comrade of 53 years Gregory K Flowers and his wife Brenda. He is also survived by his big, orange cat, Tater.

He joined the Navy where he served six years from 1972 to 1978 mostly aboard the aircraft carrier, the USS Constellation. He spent more than four years in the Navy at sea aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64), where he served as Ships Inertial Navigation Work Center Supervisor. This role reflected his exceptional technical ability, quiet leadership, and steadfast dedication to duty. His military service earned him the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Award. He was also proud to have been initiated as a “Shellback” after crossing the Equator and welcomed into the “Domain of the Golden Dragon” after crossing the 180th meridian. 

He was an active member of Madeira Beach American Legion Post 273. After leaving the Navy, he built a career rooted in technical expertise and service to others. He worked for several years as a software trainer for medical systems and later spent six years with Bendix Field Engineering Corporation as a Navigation Aids Technician in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting the Presidency of Civil Aviation. 

He moved to McDonald County where he proudly proclaimed the title of his new estate, Uncle Bob’s Do-Nothing Ranch. 

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory. Honoring his final wish, he will be buried at sea.