Donald William Scott

Donald William Scott, 67, of Cedar Creek passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.

Donald was born in Austin, TX on November 5, 1951 to Donald William Scott, Sr. and Pauline (Zerr) Scott. He enjoyed living out in the country and loved the peacefulness it brought. After losing his father at the age of 12, Donald stepped up to the plate as the oldest of three siblings and went to work to help out their family. He had numerous jobs, which included being a test driver for race cars and a systems operator for CPSB the City Public Service Board. Since retiring Donald substitute taught at Del Valle ISD, Bastrop ISD and Smithville ISD.  During his tenure at CPSB, he met a woman by the name of Carolyn Loehr over the phone. They planned their own blind date and two months later, on June 20 ^th , 1992, they were married at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Giddings.

Donald was a lover of anything outdoors – fishing, hunting, camping, sports collector, you name it. These interests transferred to his son, Trenton, along with the love of sci-fi films. He was also an avid reader, movie goer, card player, and loved a good game of dominoes. In his down time, Donald was a referee for many high school sports and was an amazing cook. His chili, enchiladas, and chicken barbeque should be in cook books. Most of all, Donald cared for his family and loved them dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald William Scott, Sr. and Pauline (Zerr) Scott, Aunt Isabel Wall, and Uncle Tom Wall.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; son, Trenton; and his cousins; grand dog, German Sheppard-Black Mouth Cur mix, Susie.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9 ^th , 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10 ^th , 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, with Pastor Wesley Craig officiating. A Private Burial will be held at a later time.