David Burk Scott

David Burk Scott passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019. David was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on November 12, 1943. Early on, his family moved back to Sweetwater, Texas, where his father worked on a ranch for George Bradford. David learned his cowboy ways at a young age by doctoring screw worms on broncs. After graduating from high school, he went to work for Buster Welch, who sharpened his horse training skills. After working for Buster for a year, he went to work at Renderbrook Spade Ranch. There, he met Susan Hock, who he married in 1966. They had one son together, Cody Burk Scott. After they left Spade Ranch, he broke horses and worked or managed several ranches in the area. In 1980, he went to work for Coleman Ranch, where he remained for 39 years. He is preceded in death by his father Oran Burk Scott, his mother Comilla Mae Scott and one brother Richard Leon Scott. He is survived by his son Cody Scott and wife Bridget. He is also survived by three grandchildren; Brian and wife Kailey, Kaylee Jo, and Jase Wright Scott. He is also survived by his sister Sarah Swindle, and his close friend and sweetheart, Jessie Crowson. Last but not least, he is survived by his “adopted” grandson and family Cory Beavers, wife Kayla, and son Riggin.

A graveside service for David will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 2pm in the Cuthbert Cemetery of Mitchell County

The family will be present for a visitation on Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 pm at the Kiker Seale Funeral Home.

PallBearers will be Cory Beavers, Dane Powell, Robert Menix, Tom Thompson, Larry Don Nachlinger, and Eddie Strain.

Those wishing may share a memory by visiting www.kikerseale.com