Jeff Scott

Jeffrey Scott, 64, of Bruceville-Eddy, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, due to natural causes. He was born on May 28, 1960, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Nancy Fillman Scott and Kenneth Scott. Jeff spent a significant part of his childhood in the Panama Canal Zone and graduated from Balboa High School in 1979, where he was known as "Ziggy" to many of his friends and classmates.

After high school, Jeff pursued his education at Texas State Technical Institute, earning an associate’s degree in electrical power in 1982. He continued his academic journey at Texas A&M University, graduating in 1988 with a degree in electrical engineering. During his studies, he maintained a rigorous schedule, dedicating seven days a week to his education while working part-time at a car rental agency, often allowing himself only Friday evenings off.

Jeff began his career at Lower Colorado River Authority as a technician after graduating from TSTI, later moving to Brazos Electric Cooperative in Waco, Texas, where he embarked on a 29-year tenure that culminated in his role as System Technical Superintendent.

In 1983, Jeff met Susan Scoggins in Austin, Texas, while working for LCRA. They married in 1986 and remained together until 1992. In 1993, Jeff met Tracy Wallace in Temple, Texas. They married in 1995 and were together until 2015. Jeff and Tracy had two children, Tyler Scott and Austin Scott.

Jeff had a deep passion for hands-on projects, whether tinkering with cars or engaging in other hobbies. He loved attending classic car shows, proudly displaying his prized 1968 Valkyrie. An avid bicyclist, Jeff competed in races with his sons and enjoyed camping trips with his family and friends. His adventurous spirit extended to mastering the unicycle, which he delighted in demonstrating to others. Jeff will be remembered for his quirkiness, his unconventional approach to life, his ability to make us smile, and above all, his love and appreciation for those he knew which will stay with us forever.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Scott; his brother, Michael Scott; and his granddaughter, Jade Scott. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Scott; his brothers, Thomas Scott and Randolph Scott; his sons, Tyler Scott and Austin Scott; and his grandchildren, Reece Alejandro, Delaney Scott, and Aurora Scott.