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John is survived by his wife, Jama (Shrake) Scott of Mooresville; five children: Johnny (Jennifer) Scott of Florida, Jimey (Kristi) Hightshue of Plainfield, Jimmy (Shelly) Scott of Tennessee, Luke (Julie) Hightshue of Arizona, and Julie (Patrick) Sperling of Colorado; 27 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; three brothers: Donald, Royal, and Stephen Scott; and three sisters: Rebecca Turner, Marcella Johnson, and Verla Ulrich. John is preceded in death by both of his parents; and one brother, Mark Scott.
John was a 1971 graduate of LaVille High School in Lakeville, Indiana. He later graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Literature from Gehring Bible College. John was a Painter out of Local 47 and Owner of Pro Scott Painting. He also worked for Whalen Painting Company. John was a member of Mt. Gilead Church. He loved fishing, preaching the Gospel and enjoyed being a father and grandfather. John was the sweetest man anyone could know. He was loved by everyone and he loved everyone in return. John had a servants heart and was willing to help anyone. He was known for having a great sense of humor and those that knew him, would say there was never a dull moment with John.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4-6 pm, Friday, May 12, 2023 at Mt. Gilead Church in Mooresville. Scott Johnson will officiate the celebration of life service following the gathering at 6 pm at the Church. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Mortuary in Mooresville.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's memory to the family fund c/o Jama Scott, 321 Lockerbie Street, Mooresville, Indiana 46158
To send a condolence to the family or to share a story about John, please visit: www.jonesfamilymortuary.com
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