Jerry Lee Scott

Jerry Lee Scott, son of Ezra LeRoy Scott and “Billie” Lillian Viola (Hughes) Scott began his life’s journey in Beaver, Oklahoma on November 11, 1950. He was the light of Billie and LeRoy’s world. Jerry worked with his dad on the farm and on many construction sites during his teen years. His basic ethics for hard work and determination were formed during those years. He attended Eureka school until his junior year of high school when he was transferred to Turpin. He graduated from Turpin as the valedictorian of the class of 1969. He continued his education in pharmacy school at SWOSU in Weatherford, OK.  After graduating from pharmacy school in 1974, he came back to the Turpin area where he worked at and owned several pharmaceutical businesses. He also worked at Southwest Medical Center. It was during this time that he met and married the love of his life, Leta Karen Bollinger. They were married on March 11, 1977. As a result of this union, Jerry gained a bonus son, Shawn Thomas Crawford. Jerry and Karen were also blessed with a second son, Jared Trevor Scott. The Scotts remained in Liberal, KS until April 1991 when Jerry purchased C&R Clinic Pharmacy in Elkhart, KS. He owned and operated the pharmacy until July 2022. Jerry was also involved in the Church of God, Morton County Hospital, and the community of Elkhart. He truly loved people and had a great sense of humor. Jerry began his cancer journey in September 2021. He fought with grace and humility until October 9, 2025, when he went home to Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Billie; his son, Shawn; his father-in-law, Tommy Bollinger; and his brothers-in-law, Rick Nevins and David Strickland.

Those who left to remember and love Jerry are his loving wife, Karen; his son, Jared (Kelli); his mother-in-law, Naomi Bollinger; his sisters, Brenda Strickland and Beverly (Tom) Steers; his sister-in-law, Debbie Nevins; his grandchildren, Courtney (Wesley), Shaley, Clayson (Jackie), Seth (Taylor), Aubrey, Hadley, and Colbey. He is also survived by daughter-in-law, Valerie, 5 bonus grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be given to: Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Pharmacy Foundation, P. O. Box 702, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096.

 Arrangements through Downing & Lahey West Mortuary, Wichita, Kansas