Allyn Scott Graham, 81, Maryville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Mosaic Life Care. He was born Dec. 1, 1935, to Donald and Annielee Graham, Pattonsburg, Mo. He graduated from Pattonsburg High School as an All-State basketball player.
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Scott married his high school sweetheart, Judith Ann Jarrett in Cameron, Mo., on June 12, 1954. Together they had two children. The couple had 63 wonderful years together.
He entered the Air Force specializing in intelligence and was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany. While listening to enemy codes, he managed to play on three basketball teams.
Upon his overseas return, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Scott taught American history and coached the basketball team to state play, a first in school history. He moved his family to Maryville to work as a youth specialist for the University of Missouri Extension Service.
Scott was a devoted deacon and Sunday School teacher at the First Baptist Church, Maryville. He and his son were members of Mic-O-Say, enjoying time at Camp Geiger. He served on the Maryville Parks and Recreation board and worked tirelessly at the 4-H Community Building. His passion for the Northwest Bearcat football team was unmatched.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Judy, Maryville, daughter Katrina (Steve) Davisson, Naples, Fla., and son Kenneth (Carol) Graham, Liberty, Mo. Grandchildren are Jeff (Rosie) Davisson, Lindsey (Joe) Eastep, Erin (Justin) Talley, Elissa (Tyler) Bottles, and Josh (Jodie) Graham.
Scott and Judy have seven great-grandchildren.
A visitation followed by a memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Maryville on Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. There will be no graveside service. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Maryville. Services are under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, Mo.
