Scott graduated from Principia Upper School in St. Louis, MO, and attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, graduating in 1971. He returned to Nebraska, attending the University of Nebraska College of Law, and graduated with distinction in 1974. Following law school, Scott was chosen as Clerk for the Honorable Robert Van Pelt, Senior U.S. District Court Judge in Lincoln, NE. In 1975, he accepted a teaching position at the University of Indiana School of Law for one year. Returning to Lincoln, Scott began a 30-year association with the Keating, O’Gara, Davis & Nedved law firm. During that time, he also served on the boards of NEBHELP, Inc. and the Foundation for Educational Funding, Inc. (FEF) and was President of FEF from 1998-2001. Scott subsequently joined the Baylor Evnen law firm in Lincoln where he retired in 2024 after nearly 15 years.
An avid golfer, Scott enjoyed weekly rounds with his friends and family. From 2008-2011, he served on the board of the Country Club of Lincoln and was Club President in 2011. He also loved hunting and fishing, especially the trips to Canada with his two sons. His quick wit, sense of humor, integrity, patience and generous spirit made him a great husband, father, and friend to those who knew him.
Scott is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda (Niebuhr), two sons, Morgan (Anne) and Matt Davis, and grandchildren Hadley, Brooks, Avery, James, and Cate. His brother, Spencer (Vivian) Davis of Bellevue, NE.
Services will be held on Friday August 22nd at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D Street at 2:30 pm followed by a reception at the Country Club of Lincoln