Scott Irvin Esry

Scott Irvin Esry, age 57, of Hamilton, MO, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX, after a long battle with colon cancer.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1961, to Irvin “Red” and Cordelia “Deedie” (Cochran) Esry in Cameron. He was the point guard and quarterback for the Hornets before he graduated from Penney High School in 1979. He married his classmate and love of his life, Fran Cronin, on Aug. 17, 1984, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He lived his entire life in Hamilton.

He proudly worked beside his father running the Esry’s grocery stores for 20 years. He then sold commercial insurance with Creative Planning Risk Services for 13 years until his death. While there, he developed deep friendships with his coworkers and clients

Scott was a dedicated basketball official who had a passion for the game. He refereed basketball for 32 years and officiated in five State Championships. Later in his life he officiated football. In 2016 he and his crew officiated the Class 5 State Championship game. He cared deeply for his fellow referees and cherished the relationships he built with them.

He was a dedicated father and husband who always put his family first. He never missed a school or sporting event his children participated in. He especially loved watching his girls run cross-country and his son coach basketball. He taught his children by the example he lived. His family was his greatest joy. He was extremely proud of them.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include his loving wife, Fran, of the home; children, Jeremy (Whitney) Esry and granddaughter, Parker Esry of Trenton; Jordan (Zane) Jones and grandson, Jack Jones of Chula; Erin (Joseph) Harris of Parkville; mother, Cordelia “Dee” Esry of Hamilton; brother, Craig (Diana) Esry and family of Remington, VA; uncle, Ernest (Norma) Esry of Macon; aunt, Maxine Cochran of Cairo; and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church Family Life Center. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the church. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery in Hamilton. Memorials may be made to the Caldwell County Foundation Cancer Assistance Fund (CCFCAF), or to Erin Hook Live With a Purpose, Inc.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton.

(paid obituary)