Harry D. Scott, 77, formerly of Portland, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Marietta, Georgia.
Harry was born on September 14, 1946, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to Robert and Edith Wall Scott. Growing up, Harry enjoyed helping his grandfather on his farm and working with his hands. After graduating from Austin Peay University, Harry served his country honorably as an Army Staff Sergeant in Vietnam. Harry married the love of his life, Carolyn, in 1972. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and community. Harry and Carolyn were blessed with three children, and later as a grandfather Harry found immense joy in spending time with his three grandchildren. He was a proud “Papa,” cherishing every moment with them. He served as an active member for many years at the First Presbyterian Church of Portland and the Portland Lions Club. He was employed by The Jay Garment Corporation, G.W. Bartlett Company, and FCC Indiana, where he retired from in 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 52 wonderful years, Carolyn Scott; his children Dana (Gabriel) Frederick; Angie (Carlos Lopez) Scott; and Daniel (Susanna) Scott; three grandchildren, Elijah and Nathaniel Frederick and Theo Scott; sister, Gayle (Jerry) Knickerbocker; and brother, David (Mary) Scott; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert (1995) and Edith (2013) Scott and brother, Robert Scott (2022).
A memorial service to honor Harry’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024 at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Bunger officiating. Military honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the service hour. Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Harry Scott to the First Presbyterian Church of Portland or Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana.