Robert Grey Scott

Robert Grey Scott of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Beverly Barron Scott; his two children, Robert Cody Scott and Elechia Scott Harrison; and his 6 grandchildren: Owen Harrison, Ian Harrison, Grace Scott, Barron Grey Scott, Grier Scott, and Jake Joyce. He is preceded in death by his father Wilba Grey Scott, mother Bettye Ruth (Buchanan) Scott and his brother William Edwin Scott.

Grey was born in Union City, Tennessee and spent his young life in the town of Troy. While working in his father’s grocery store and the local lumber yard, he attended Obion County Central High School and the Troy United Methodist Church. His love of being outdoors began early in this rural community with time spent on family farms, Reelfoot lake and the Obion River.

Grey and Beverly met while enrolled at UT Martin and married in 1967, just after his military service began. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years and retired at the rank of Captain with many awards given during his service. He and Beverly retired to Dyer, Tennessee and resided there with a multitude of family and friends for 30 years. They then moved to Columbia where he loved working on the family farm, supporting his children and grandchildren, and Saturdays at the Maury County Gun Club where he served as a range officer.

Robert Grey Scott was a man of strong faith who served as Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Columbia. One of his proudest duties included welcoming the young children and their parents as they entered the church. He was dedicated to his Savior, his church and practiced lifelong servitude with his best efforts.

Grey Scott was a man tall in stature, with unmeasurable wisdom, limitless know how, and a huge heart for all who knew him. A man whose tone of voice was soft but meaningful. A man with great discernment who always responded with genuine, practical, sound advice. He can be easily described as a multitool of a man. He was sharp minded, able to maneuver the rough edges, incredibly handy and could fix just about anything. He was multifaced and carried many life experiences as his tools to help guide all of us who knew him.

A private family graveside service will be at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.