BENTON — Scott David Sorrells,

age 60, of Benton, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2022.

He was born on December 19, 1961, in Camden, Ark. Scott was a graduate of Bauxite High School and attended Saline Missionary Baptist Church. At the age of 17, Scott, along with his father, W.L. Sorrells, founded WLS Sawmill, where he worked until his death.

Scott, along with his brother, Jimmy Sorrells, excelled in timber and land acquisitions and residential developments. Scott was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He loved fishing, duck, deer and turkey hunting. Scott was well-known by his family and friends for his duck hunting and duck calling expertise. He also crafted duck calls for those hunters who he considered as friends.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy Ashcraft Sorrells; son, David Ryan Sorrells (Natalie); daughter, Christina Sorrells Stec (Chris Stec); and the loves of his life, his six grandchildren (Bailey, Skylar, Shelby, Turner, Jack, and Drew). He is also survived by his parents, W.L. and Wanda Sorrells; brother, Jimmy Sorrells (Janelle); and sister, Sonya Sorrells Dale (Tim). In addition, he had many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Ashcraft, Daniel Ashcraft, Brian Dale, Scott Suggs, Carl Clinton, Rodney Sorrells, Chad Sorrells, and Mark Sorrells.

Visitation will be held at Ashby’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 29th at 12 p.m. with a service to follow at 1 p.m. with Bro. Kim Hammer officiating. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull, Ark.

The family would like to express special thanks to Chris Braithwaite (Chris B), special caregiver and Dr. Gohar Azhar, UAMS.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to either The Alzheimer’s Association or Saline Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com