Burr Dell Scott, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at the age of 72.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Fr. David Hebert will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile.

Burr Dell is survived by his wife Linda Duplechin Scott of Basile; two sisters, Charlotte S. Miller and husband Ronald of Elton and Carla Lafleur and husband Louis of Iota; and a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Burr Dell was preceded in death by his parents, Burr Dell Scott, Sr. and Sadie Manuel Bucklin and one sister Rosita Scott Vidrine.

Burr Dell graduated from Elton High School in 1962. After, he entered the U.S. Navy in 1962 and served his country until 1968. He became a member of The Basile Police Department 1982. In January of 1990, Burr Dell was appointed Assistant Chief.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Basile. A Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. by Fr. David Hebert. The funeral home will reopen on Thursday for visitation until the time of service.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.