Scott Shifflett

Scott Christopher Shifflett, 57, passed away June 13, 2026. Scott was born on June 9, 1969, in Kermit, Texas, to L.B. and Rita Shifflett. Before his first birthday, his family settled in Runnels County, where Scott proudly claimed Winters, Texas, as his hometown. In Scott's opinion, Winters should have probably been renamed in his honor anyway. Scott attended Winters ISD from kindergarten through graduation, proudly wearing the Blizzard name. He graduated with the Class of 1987-and no, he never repeated a grade, because if you asked him, he'd tell you he was one of the smartest people you've ever met. A proud Aggie through and through, Scott attended THE University of Texas A&M, earning a degree in Petroleum Engineering. He was a proud Aggie and bled maroon for life. Following graduation, he accepted an opportunity to work with his professor, Dr. Huddleston, beginning a successful career in the oil and gas industry. Over the years, he worked for several companies before fulfilling another dream by founding B's Oil Consulting, a company he proudly named after his dad, L.B. Although petroleum engineering paid the bills, cattle were never far from Scott's heart. He later founded Big Jake Cattle Company in Novice Tx, complete with the unforgettable slogan, "We're not no gurls." His registered Angus cattle carried a brand shaped like an "S" made from an L7, a reference from his favorite line from The Sandlot. Because, as everyone knew, Scott never really outgrew being a kid at heart. He loved raising cattle, although anyone who watched him try to gather them might tell you he was a much better cattleman than herdsman. If his beloved ranch truck, Tracy, couldn't get them corralled, neither could Scott. To know Scott was to laugh. He never met a stranger and never passed up the chance to make someone smile. He had a nickname for everyone, a comeback for everything, and a sense of humor that could turn an ordinary conversation into a story people would tell for years. He believed life was simply better when people were laughing. Behind every joke, though, was a man who genuinely loved people, encouraged them, celebrated their successes, and made everyone around him feel like family. Although distance limited the time he was able to spend with his stepdaughter, Ashley Tomkalski, and granddaughter, Addison Tomkalski, both of Boston, Massachusetts, Scott loved them dearly and cherished being part of their family. Closer to home, his nephews, Parker and Peyton Posey, were the pride and joy of his life. He loved attending their events and celebrating every accomplishment, and making sure his "princess boys" always knew how proud he was of them. Scott is survived by his brother, Greg Shifflett of Novice, Texas; his sister, Kelly Posey and husband, Danny, of Mertzon, Texas; his stepdaughter, Ashley Tomkalski of Boston, Massachusetts; his granddaughter, Addison Tomkalski of Boston, Massachusetts; his nephews, Parker and Peyton Posey of Mertzon, Texas; his uncle, Danny Tidwell and wife, Tammie, of Sonora, Texas; his uncle, James Tidwell of Abilene, Texas; his aunt, Mary Franklin and husband, Norman, of Christoval, Texas; along with numerous cousins, lifelong friends, and just about anyone who could appreciate-or survive-his legendary quick wit. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, L.B. and Rita Shifflett; his paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Mae Shifflett of Mentone, Texas; and his maternal grandparents, Billy Ray Tidwell of Manor, Texas, and Marjorie Tidwell Martin of Lake Brownwood, Texas. Scott was a legend. He loved fiercely, laughed loudly, and never met a stranger. If you were lucky enough to receive one of Scott's random texts or read a facebook post, chances are it made you laugh, lifted your spirits, or reminded you that laughter is good for the soul. There truly will never be another Scott Chalupa Shifflett. Come celebrate his life on Saturday, June 27th, 10 a.m at Winters Baptist Church.

Scott Shifflett

June 9, 1969 - June 13, 2026