Scott Grigsby

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Robert (Scott) Grigsby, 71, of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Fort Myers, Florida, left to meet his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 23rd 2023, surrounded by those he loved most, in the comfort of his home as he had wished. 

Scott was born November 17, 1951, in Neosho, Missouri, the son of Betty (Patterson) Grigsby and Jack M. Grigsby. He graduated from Neosho High School, class of 1969. 

Following high school, he furthered his education at the University of Arkansas with a degree in Finance and Banking and attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Scott was a successful and innovative banker and advisor for over 40 years. He moved to Streator, Illinois, where he rose to the President of the Union National Bank at the age of 32. His drive and leadership abilities led the organization’s growth to the point the bank was taken public in 1995. Scott completed his career as Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for Arvest in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

During his career, Scott was elected to the Board and served as President of the Illinois Bankers Association and served on the Board of the American Bankers Association. Scott was instrumental in lobbying and moving along banker legislation at both the state and federal level. Arkansas Razorback ‘Red’ ran through his veins and he was a huge St. Louis Cardinal fan. 

An avid golfer, he had nerves of steel on the links. Scott was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Bella Vista, as well as a member of the Knights of Columbus. 

On August 9, 1975, Scott married his loving wife, Shawn (McInerney) and they were happily married for 47 ½ years. He was a loving and supportive father to Ryan Grigsby of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Shea (Mike) Harris of Rogers, Arkansas; the caring and proud grandfather of Jackson ‘Jack’ Harris of Rogers, Arkansas and McKenna Grigsby of Colorado. 

He also leaves behind a sister, Tracy (Kevin) Welch of Joplin, Missouri; sister-in-laws, Erin (Ken) Yuhas of Streator, Illinois and Kelly (John) Schroeder of Mason, Ohio and three nieces, a nephew and a great niece and three great nephews whom he loved dearly. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a nephew Cody Welch. 

The family will receive friends from 8:30 am to 10 am at the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Bella Vista, with a Memorial Mass beginning at 10 am. Following the Memorial Mass services, the family will host a celebration of life meal in the church fellowship hall. 

Contributions in memory of Scott may be made to Northwest Arkansas Community College or Hope Cancer Resource, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, Missouri 64850.