Keith "Papa" Markey Scott

1952 - 2023

It is with profound sadness that our beloved Keith entered into rest on the evening of January 10th from a brief illness. Keith was born on June 11, 1952 in Lodi, California. He was the oldest of four children to parents (father George W. Scott) and (mother Deana Wageman). Keith grew up in Lodi, all the way from elementary to high-school. Following high-school, Keith enlisted in the United States Army in 1970 and was assigned to the 23rd Infantry Division "Americal". He was a very proud Vietnam Veteran. 
After returning home from the service, Keith worked at Tracy Defense Depot. He attended Delta College and received a degree in HVAC and metal fabrication. With his degree, he then worked for Paragon Ventures then Gunther Steels. Keith concluded his employment in 2021 after retiring 17 years as an Industrial Mechanic for Owens Illinois Glass Containers Inc. 
Keith found the love of his life and soulmate, Alicia Yolanda Scott in November 1993 and not too long after that, he made her his lifelong partner on April 9, 1994. 
If Keith wasn't riding one of his three Harleys, you could find him driving his multi-colored green Rusterado truck with Boner riding on the hood and Alicia or Chloe riding shotgun. 
Many people have had the pleasure or maybe the displeasure of an encounter.  There wasn't a place he went whether it was a restaurant; an aisle in the store; and even a stranger on the street that he didn't have a joke or story ready to go. Whether you wanted to hear it or not. 
Keith's favorite restaurant was the Avenue Grill which he patronized almost daily. They made him the "Honorary Mayor" of Avenue Grill. 
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, George and Deana; brother Bobby Wageman; and nephew Tommy Singer.