Richard B. Scoughton, age 78, died April 19, 2012 in his home, after a long struggle with emphysema. He was born September 7, 1933 to Roy and Blanch Scoughton in Sandwich, Il. He served in the U.S. Army, 1950-1954 in Germany and worked as a crew leader for a gas distribution center for thirty-one years.
He is survived by children Susan Miller and Steven and Jeffrey Scoughton; and significant other, Lois Woods.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 1570 W. Battlefield, Suite 110, Springfield, Mo., 65807.
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