Dwight Edward (Ike) Scott, age 71, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away peacefully at StoneBridge, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, September 19, 2024 surrounded by his family. Dwight was born the son of James and Clara (Long) Scott on September 27, 1952, in Chillicothe, Missouri.
Dwight was a 1970 graduate of Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe, Missouri. Dwight worked for Jim and Puge Melte at Chillicothe Body for several years. He completed his employment, working for Rex Marshall at North Missouri Construction. Dwight was a life-long avid Chief’s and Royal’s fan. He believed in God, he was baptized at a young age by Rev. Orville Grace at the First Assembly of God Church, Chillicothe, Missouri.
Dwight is survived by his son, Dwight Alan Scott (Kathy) of St. Louis, Missouri; two granddaughters, Kristina and Kara Scott, both of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Davey (Paula) Scott of Chillicothe, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Scott and Patricia Scott, both of Chillicothe, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, James and Clara Scott; four sisters, Carol Scott, Sherry Scott, Raye Spaw and Kaye Lewis; four brothers, Alan Scott, Phil Scott, Douglas Scott and Danny Scott; nephew, James Spaw, niece Katie Scott; and great nephew, Riley Minnis.
The family would like to thank the staff of StoneBridge Nursing and rehab for their love and care of Ike.
A memorial service will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe Missouri on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date at May Cemetery, Chula, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to May Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.
