IN LOVING MEMORY OF

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Cameron

Nov 20, 1938 — Feb 19, 2015

Obituary

Scott Alton Cameron passed away February 19, 2015, as a result of lung cancer. He was born in Madison, WI on November 20, 1938, the son of Frederick Harry and LaVonne Catherine (Henning) Cameron.

Scott is a graduate of Madison West High School, Class of "57", and the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Scott''s work experiences reflect his talent for music and passion for the entertainment industry. In 1958, Scott put his talent to work recording "Come My Little Baby", his first of two singles on MMC Records as a lead singer in the vocal group "Honey & The Dew Drops". Then in 1960, recording his second single as "Scottie Stuart" singing a song he wrote "It Was A Nightmare" and the song "Little Rocker" written by Tom Kropp, the guitar player. His first touring days also began in Wisconsin with a series of "The Star-A Thon", theatre performances sharing the bill with other popular musicians.

Six years later, after moving to Omaha, NE to pursue his new endeavor as a Manager of the Guest House South Motor Inn, he would also put his prior experiences of recording singles to produce and promote regional rock bands to pursue work as a Band Manager. In 1967, his efforts began to reveal an abundance of success for a group known as "The Coachman" from Lincoln, NE after a single recording of the song "Mr. Moon" lands them on the top of the music chart markets throughout the Midwest and U.S.

In 1969, Scott moved to Chicago, IL to work as a Vice President for Willard Alexander, Inc., a national music agency specializing in booking big bands. In 1971-73, Scott began booking blues legends, which lead to him becoming Muddy Waters'' personal manager. In 1973, Scott formed The Cameron Organization, Inc. and also began managing other artists from many different genre of music. He was best known for recovering worldwide rights and royalties on behalf of Muddy Waters and many of his other clients. He was also known among his peers as a pioneer in the music industry.

On July 20, 1985, Scott married Elizabeth R. DeMontgomery. In 2010, Scott and family moved to Lebanon, MO to be in the heart of the Ozarks on Route 66. Scott will be forever known as a major contributor to the recent revival of Route 66 tourism, having been president of the Route 66 Sodas as well as of Mr. C''s Routepost, a Route 66 gift store. He was active in promoting and preserving Route 66 and served on the board of the Missouri Route 66 Association.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Sharon (Cameron) Jenkins.

Survivors in addition to his wife include six children, Matthew Cameron, Sharon (Cameron) Rux, Manda (Cameron) Hussain, Teresa (Cameron) Richards, Jay Cameron and Tere Lawton. His two sisters, Sandy (Cameron) Champagne, Sara (Cameron) Pumilia and brother, Stuart Cameron, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 P.M., on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte Chapel, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO.

In lieu of flowers, love offerings may be made to the Cameron Family in care of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804.
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