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J. McPherson Obituary

J. SCOTT MCPHERSON GRIFFITH, IN J. Scott McPherson, age 53, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 of natural causes. He is survived by his loving mother, Madelyn McPherson; cousins: Sue Gunia, CDR Bruce Brown USN, Barbara Young, Nancy Schlesser, Dr. Michael Leland and Steven Leland. Preceded in death by his loving father, Glen McPherson. J. Scott was a former employee of the Gary and Hammond Schools in the computer department. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Times on Apr. 4, 2016.

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Kim Lashenik

April 13, 2016

I have already signed the guest book... but today I pulled a bag out from under the bed and I realized that it was a bag of hot wheels that u gave my son. I play the recorded poems we recited out loud to each other. It hurtseems

April 6, 2016

To the family of Scott, May your happy memories of this lovely young man help you through this difficult time. Classmate and Friend, Rest in Peace.
Liz Robles-Franco, Omaha, NE

Grayce Buncich

April 6, 2016

My sympathy goes out to all relatives & friends. I loved Scott dearly....

William Huppenthal

April 5, 2016

Rest in peace

Joyce Smejek Hill

April 5, 2016

My deepest sympathies to those who were touched by Scott. I remember him in high school as a handsome sweet guy. Gone too soon. May you rest in peace.
-Joyce Smejek Hill (Montgomery, Tx)

Kim Lashenik

April 5, 2016

Scott ......my best friend... I am so missing u already .. we shared our poetry , we shared our feelings, we shared our food...I have only a few friends that I call family, and you were one of them... as I sit here and think about you.. I cry, then laugh, then cry again. I love you as much as one friend can love another.. I miss you so much

Joe Metro

April 5, 2016

I'll keep the Light Burning in Remberance of our Special bond, from here, onwards .

Vita Luque

April 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy & condolences go out to the McPherson family. I was a classmate of Scott's @ GHS. My prayers are with the McPherson family. Scott will be deeply missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Susan Gunia

April 4, 2016

Deepest sympathy to my Aunt Mady who always was there for my cousin Scott. Rest in peace, Scott, and know that you will be greatly missed.

Scott & Jeff Myers Rockin & Rollin

Joe Metro

April 4, 2016

RIP Scotty
My best friend in my childhood days. We spent many a day and night playing with the best toys, that Glen and Madelyn bought for you...we were like brothers..we laughed, cried, and fought, but remained friends until our paths went separate ways. I saw you last in 2002, when I was in the area, seeing the light on in the living room, I knocked on the door, and we chatted the night away, talking about old times. Most of my memories of my youth are with you, buddy...Thanks for being my best friend. My deepest sympathies to Madelyn, and all of Scott's relatives. Good Bye. Rest in Peace

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