Wilbur Scott, Jr. was born on November 27, 1936 in Noblesville, Indiana to Wilbur O. Scott, Sr. and Lorene (Tompkins) Scott.
Wilbur was fondly known as Sonny by his family and friends, but his favorite name was DADDY which came from the voices of his children.
He attended Noblesville Schools. Once turning eighteen years old he went to serve his country in the United States Marines Corp.
Wilbur worked many years for TRW/Noblesville Casting, Inc.
Wilbur was a gentle, kind hearted soul who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed family bar-b-ques at the family house on Plum Street, where he was doned the master griller. Playing pool and relaxing outdoors were his favorite past times.
Wilbur departed this life peacefully at home on Saturday, March 5, 2016 surrounded by his children. He was preceeded in death by his parents Wilbur O. Scott, Sr. and Lorene (Tompkins) Scott; sisters Betty Lou Scott and JoAnn (Scott) Perdue; brothers Roland Lee Scott and Edward Arnold Scott.
Wilbur leaves to cherish in his memory daughters Beth Ann Scott-Killings (Jeffrey) and Candias S. Scott-Moore; and son Michael J. Scott; grandchildren Sontia M. Scott, Sonayah M. Scott-Dawson (Thomas), Jessica D. Long-Rehm (Jonathan), Bethany A. Long, Taylor Killings (Stephanie), and Ashton Scott; granddogs Oscar Scott and Bailey Killings; great-grandchildren Gionnia Stockdale, Chayce Dunson, Chance Scott, Tomai Bewley, Samiyah Scott, Jordyn Long-Moon, Journey Shepard, and Jordin Rehm; sister Shirley Ann Thomas; brother Marvin Dale Scott; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and special daughter Patricia Gaylene (Turner) Bacigalupo and special son Donnie Lee Turner.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Riverside Cemetery in Noblesville, Indiana with Shad Hill officiating.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Indiana Funeral Care, Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana.
FROM WILBUR’S CHILDREN
Beth, Candi and Michael would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Nightingale Hospice Services for the special care that you gave our father in his final days. Rhetta Smith, Edie Scott-Small, Grant Small and Teresa Beason for everything you all have did to help us during our time of need. Words cannot express how much we love you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May God bestow His blessings upon each of you for your selfless acts of kindness.
Glen & Jo Ball says
We are so sorry for the loss of a friend of many years. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family, especially the children and grandchildren .May God be merciful and heal your pain. I know you will miss him very much.
Channel Norwood says
To the entire Scott family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories!
Channel Norwood says
To the entire Scott family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories!
Channel & family
John Pharris says
So sorry to hear about Sonnys passing
Our Deepest Sympathy
John & Glenda Pharris
Elaine ( Ball ) Womack says
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family during this difficult time.
Shandon & Marva Mitchell says
Please accept our prayers and heartfelt condolences. With Love, Marva & Shannon Mitchell
Patrick Malone says
Our prayers and condolences to your family. Semper Fi Sonny
Tanya Emanuel & Michael Gaines says
Sending our sincere condolences. Prayers to the family at this time of loss.
Michele says
Know that he is in the place of resting and with other family members that where waiting on him, he will never leave you as he will always be in your heart. Remember he is still watching you just he is in heaven watching from above.