Marion L. Scott

Marion Leon Scott of Denton, Texas, died Jan. 10. He was 75.

Scott was born June 23, 1940 to Carl Reagan and Mae Kathleen (Tate) Scott in Wichita Falls, Texas. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy after serving on aircraft carriers as an airborne radar technician. He graduated from Arlington State College with a bachelor’s in physics. Subsequently he earned a master’s and a doctorate in physics from Rice University.

Scott’s career spanned three decades and included many projects of national and international importance. He worked for prominent technical organizations including Los Alamos National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He also performed with distinction as a contractor and consultant. Scott’s body of work included innovations in subatomic particle physics and advanced inertial navigation systems. In the latter part of his career, he became a highly sought-after expert in his field, including specialized optical thin film coatings for high energy lasers and other applications.

Scott’s wife Linda also died Jan. 10. Together they loved their church and community and had many interests in common, combining their energy and enthusiasm for astronomy, bridge, civic volunteering and more. He enjoyed volunteering with the rotary and served as president of the Denton South Rotary Club.

Scott is survived by sons Michael (Olivia) Scott and Stephen Scott; granddaughter Vivienne Mae and eight nieces and nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his brother Robert Scott.

Memorial services were recently held in Denton, Texas.

Memorial donations may be made to the Denton South Rotary Club and the Benjamin Lyon Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter.