Harold "Red" Lavern Scates, 85, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died November 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born February 1, 1936 in Clifty, Arkansas, to John Scates and Mary Wilson Scates. He was a veteran of the US Air force and was self-employed as a roofer for many years. He enjoyed dancing, fishing, and camping. He attended West Side Baptist Church in Pea Ridge and is preceded in death by his parents; first wife Dorothy Scates; second wife, Nancy Scates; brothers Lee, Johnny, Wayne and Ray Scates, and a sister Ila Mae Franklin.

Survivors are two children Judy Bargay and husband Bill of Seligman, Mo., Jim Lothes and wife Teddi of Pea Ridge; five step-children; one brother Kenny Scates of Kansas; and many many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 1:00p.m. Saturday, November 13, at West Side Baptist Church in Pea Ridge with a dinner to follow. Flowers should be sent to West Side Baptist Church.

Cremation arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net