Tom "Charles" Scott

Tom “Charles” Scott, age 85, a resident of Portland passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, in Muncie.

Tom was born May 13, 1934 in Portland. Tom married his sweetheart Mary Coons and celebrated 64 years of marriage. He retired from Sheller Globe in Montpellier after 50 years.  He enjoyed retirement, fishing, working on bicycles, and tinkering with lawn mowers, camping at Paradise Pointe, riding around on his golf cart, collecting cans, and telling stories. He was always available to lend a hand and help to any who asked. Tom also, was a lifelong member of the Portland Eagles.

Survivors include

6 daughters Cindy Brown (Rick) - Portland

Pam Reading (Archie) - Portland

Sharon Ausland (Kenny) - Portland

Patty Carter - Redkey

Kim Galloway (Carey) - Geneva

Stacy Jordan (Chad) - Union City, Ohio

1 son: Jeff Scott (Mickey) - Portland

2 sisters: Bernie Franks - Portland

Alberta Boller - Dunkirk

13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, and nephews

He was preceded in death by his wife, son Jerry, 5 brothers and 3 sisters

Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral home in Portland.

Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Arnold officiating the service. Burial will follow in Wells Cemetery west of Bryant.

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Heart Fund.