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Billy Ray Scott passed away the evening of August 24, 2018, in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 76. He was born on June 17, 1942 in Stilwell, Oklahoma, the son of Homer and Jessie Scott. He attended the University of Arkansas on a football scholarship. He transferred to Northeastern State University where he was a three time all-conference player for the Redmen. He was selected twice as an NAIA All-American. While attending college Bill married his high school sweetheart Terry Sue Caughman in 1963. After completing his bachelor's degree, Bill was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams for one season. In 1965 he returned to Westville, where he began his coaching career.
One of Oklahoma's most respected and successful football coaches, he compiled over 200 wins, 20 district championships, three state championships (1975, 1976 and 1986) and two state runner-up teams (1982 and 1983). In 1987 he became the youngest coach inducted into the Oklahoma Coaches Association Hall of Fame where he would later serve as president in 1990. He also was president of the Oklahoma Football Coaches Association in 1980 and was inducted into Northeastern State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.
Bill was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Bill is survived by his wife of 55 years Terry Scott of Stilwell and three children, Sherri Stone (Robert) and granddaughter Jaden, Jana Seabrook (Steve) and grandchildren, Zachary, Erin and Kaitlyn. Brent Scott and grandson Brayden and granddaughters Trinity and Valen: his sisters Lorene Clinton, Irene Fleetwood and brother Bob Scott.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August, 29, 2018, at Northeastern State Event Center, located at 1041 North Grand Ave, Tahlequah.
In lieu of flowers the family requests you send donations (tax deductible) to one of the following charities: Scott Family Scholarship Fund, checks can be sent to Bristow High School: 808 N Ash, Bristow, OK 74010; Attention Freddie Hall Or The Northeastern State University Foundation at 812 N. Cedar Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464. Bill's family would like to say: Words cannot express the amount of gratitude we feel for all the kind words, prayers and outpouring of love for our family. Our Dad came from very humble beginnings and overcame so much in life. Dad longed for a father figure so he became one for all, it was an honor to share him with so many. Dad touched many lives across the state of Oklahoma. He coached in Westville, Muldrow, Stilwell, Tahlequah and Kellyville, but the town of Bristow, had his heart. He expressed many times during the last year of his life, the sense of family, pride and community that existed during his time as a Bristow Purple Pirate was the happiest time of his life.
The outpouring of love for Dad reminds us of the influence a coach or teacher can have on individuals, institutions and communities. A great coach can reach inside a player and get them to give you more than they ever thought possible, Dad had this gift. To us he was simply Bill, Dad, PaPa or Uncle Bill, we are so humbled and honored to share him will all of you.
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