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James Scott Obituary
James C. Scott
November 6, 1945-January 28, 2023
DAVENPORT-James C. Scott, 77, of Davenport, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Genesis East Medical Center. Private family visitation and service will be held at Weerts Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the family to be distributed to several charities. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com.
James was born on November 6, 1945 in Rockford, IL to Robert and Thelma (Garman) Scott. He married Connie Heinrich on June 12, 1965. She preceded him in death on March 9, 2012. He married Patricia Coffman on August 21, 2013. James worked at the Rock Island Arsenal in the "JMC" Joint Munitions Command. He was inducted into the Ammunition Hall of Fame in 2019. James retired after 34 years of employment.
James was a member of the Corvette Club, a youth baseball and football coach, he enjoyed traveling, and was an avid bowler. In his free time James enjoyed cheering on the Chicago Bears Football and Chicago Cubs Baseball teams. He also enjoyed archeology and history. James loved supporting his grandchildren in their various activities. He was a devoted family man; never forgetting a birthday.
James is survived by his loving wife Pat; children, Doug (Barb) Scott of Davenport, IA, Julie (Gary) Pfeiffer of Freeport, IL; daughter-in-law, Angie Scott of Paragould, AR; grandchildren, Nick, Breanna, James, Alexis, Matthew and Amber; great grandchild, Kaden; and three stepdaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Connie; son James Scott, and granddaughter, Abby Scott.
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J.R.
February 6, 2023
To the Scott family and friends,
Let me start by saying that without a doubt, there are many people in our community who owe Mr. Scott a debt of gratitude. At a minimum for the time he volunteered, his passion for coaching youth sports and his dedication to helping kids succeed. I know I am indebted as are my parents. Mr. Scott was my mustachioed football coach in the early 1980s.
I have fond memories of playing for Coach Jim as I am sure many do. I enjoyed hard practices and individually working with Coach on techniques, but I especially loved game day. During pre-game, Coach passed around tubes of eye black and pine tar. (That was the best!) It was a great feeling to come off the field after making a big hit or having a solid run and Coach smiling while giving a bop on the helmet.
I also recall Coach Jim and Connie inviting the team to their home for, "chalk talk.". Of course we devoured several dozens of donuts and guzzled gallons of chocolate drinks more than we watched game film.
Without question, Coach cared about winning and, as I remember it, we won many games. But he cared more about us individually as young men. At the time, I thought all of the drills and exercises were merely about football; however, in hindsight, he was teaching pride, discipline, hard work and accountability.
Unfortunately, I never had the chance to tell Coach just how much of an impact he had on me later in life, but I'd like to think he knew. Every fall I see kids practicing football on some makeshift field and it takes me back to Ridgeview Park or game days at West High School. Somewhere along the way I lost the team pictures, jersey and such yet I still have the trophies.
Coach's obituary tells a story of a man who lived a full life. I will add that his spirit and legacy lives on through all of those he inspired on and off the field. My most sincere condolences to Coach Jim's family, loved ones and dear friends.
Karen fugate-hamm
January 30, 2023
Julie I just stumbled on this. So sorry...he was a wonderful person. Karen fugate-hamm
Judy Redmond
January 30, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
raymond lyons
January 29, 2023
Sending our condolences and sympathy to the Scott Family. May God bless you and help you through your grief. Ray and Sandy
John Abbott
January 29, 2023
Rest easy Jim. You were the best. John & Jyll Abbott
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