COLUMBIA – J. Scott Coley, 70, passed away in Columbia, MO, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 after a yearlong struggle with cancer.

Scott was born in Boonville, MO on April 6, 1951 to Roselyn G. Peterson and Floyd E. Coley. His parents preceded him in death. He graduated from Laura Speed Elliott High School in Boonville and received his BA in psychology from Westminster College in Fulton, MO. While at Westminster, Scott was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

He owned JSC Design/Consulting specializing in kitchen and bath design and renovation. Scott was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed volunteering for the ShowMe State games and Art in the Park.

On October 17, 1992 Scott married Carolyn J. Milburn in Fairfax,VA, and she survives in Columbia. Along with Carolyn, Scott is survived by his brother, Douglas K. Coley (Sallie) and nephews, P. Ross Coley (Hollie), Brian F. Coley (Kerri), and Stephen J. Parshall (Ashley); niece, Kate P. Cox (Isaac); brother-in-law, Ted Milburn (Stacy) and nephews, Donny E. Milburn and Ben M. Milburn and many cousins. Scott was able to enjoy visits in June from his cousin, Melissa Zorilla from Denver, CO and Carolyn’s cousins, Elise and Greta Trautman in July at Camp Coley.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 12th at Noon with a memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri, 2101 Vandiver Dr, Columbia, MO 65202; or Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Pack 703 Attn: Jarad Austin, 4005 Defoe Dr, Columbia, MO 65203.

Online condolences may be shared at www.memorialfuneralhomeandcemetery.com