SCOTT KENNETH C

WO1 Kenneth C. Scott was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 07/14/2022 at the age of 76.4
Hot Springs National Par, AR
Flight Classes 66-23 and 66-21
Date of Birth 02/16/1946
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 129 AHC in 67, 120 AHC in 68, 134 AHC in 70, 129 AHC in 71
Call sign in Vietnam COBRA JESTER
This information was provided by Ron Holmes

More detail on this person: Obituary Kenneth Charles Scott, 76, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. Ken was born February 16, 1946 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Orville Lee and Amelia Scott. His father served as a pilot in the Air Force, so Ken's early years were spent in various locations. The family eventually settled in Cabot where Ken graduated from high school. He served in the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot and was shot down twice. Ken was awarded five Purple Hearts for his service and was subsequently inducted into the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. After the war, Ken attended Louisiana Tech. After receiving his degree, Ken's career as a pilot spanned fifty years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cindy Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy Nichols Scott; his children Kevin Scott (Erin), Kelly Scott (Joanna), and Katie Diggs (Matt); grandchildren Mason Diggs, Dylan Diggs, and Tenley Scott; and great-grandson Liam Cronin. His surviving siblings are Martha Fowler, Trish Caple, Buddy Scott, and Terry Scott. Services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs. Burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery will follow the service.

Burial information: Memorial Gardens Cemetery

This information was last updated 08/02/2022

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025