Born March 12, 1945 in Clinton, IN, he was the son of James Scott and Vera (Ellis) Scott Dixon and was a graduate of West Vigo High School. He married Lana (Fehrmann) Scott on August 6, 1966.
Jim was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.
He worked over 31 years at GTE, retiring as a facility maintainer. After his retirement he worked 14 years at Endeavor in Cloverdale.
Jim was a member of Our Shepherds Lutheran Church, Avon and had formerly attended Peace Lutheran Church, Greencastle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Twyla Antrim and infants Betty Ann & Sandra Darlene Scott; and brother Richard Scott.
Jim was a loving, caring husband, dad & Papa. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Lana Scott; daughter Terri Scott; grandchildren Kaitlin (Nick) Tuminella & Kylee Scott; great grandchildren, Colton & Nicky Tuminella; a son Michael B. (Melissa) Scott; grandchildren Jennifer, Allison, & Kelly Scott; and sister Bonnie (Walter) Scott Wright.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jim on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Peace Lutheran Church 1421 S. Bloomington St. Greencastle, IN.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made for the care and research of Alzheimers & Dementia to the John & Louise Brackney endowment fund c/o the Putnam County Foundation 2 S. Jackson St. Greencastle, IN. 46135
The family wishes to share a special thanks to all of the wonderful caregivers that were there for Jim and the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hopkins-rector.com for the Scott family.
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