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Scott Summers Obituary
Scott passed away on December 27, 2024 at the same hospital where he was born – Morton Plant, Clearwater – at the age of 56. He was a life-long Florida resident having been raised in Dunedin and spending his adult life in Clearwater except for a short time in Tampa. After graduating from the University of South Florida with a degree in business he went on to have a very successful career in law enforcement with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department. He rose through the ranks to become a detective with the Sexual Predator and Offender Tracking (SPOT) unit and earned many accolades and citations. Scott was very proud of his service to the community and retired after 25 years of duty.
Throughout his life Scott was an avid fisherman. When he was younger his family would spend many weekends on their boat going to various islands in the Saint Joseph Sound. Even at a very early age he would grab a rod, bucket of bait and a sandwich and go off by himself to fish for hours until he was tracked down to go home.
Scott was preceded in death by father, Leo and grandparents, Doris and Lewis Lane and Isabel and Leo Summers. He is survived by mother, Brenda; brothers, Gregg and Jeff; and sisters-in-law. Danine and Michelle. Scott will be remembered as a great friend and for his outgoing personality. May he have found peace at last. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in his memory to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (https://www.missingkids.org) or the Gary Sinise Foundation (https://www.garysinisefoundation.org).
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Travis and Kiersten Porter Finchum
January 20, 2025
Scott, you should still be here....attending reunions and keeping our neighborhoods safe. We hadn´t realized that you retired. Thank you so much for your service and commitment to the Community. Your departure leaves a void among your classmates. Sending love and comfort to your family.....
Joan Chant
January 7, 2025
Scott was a wonderful man. I worked with at the Sheriff's Office. We shared many laughs together and had some wonderful talks. Prayers of comfort for his family and friends. He was one of the good guys. He will be greatly missed.
John Guy
January 7, 2025
Scott you will be missed. Many very fond memories from high school - you always brightened the room!
Kirsten Noll
January 7, 2025
I went to Dunedin High with Scott. He always had a way of making you feel comfortable, and loved. He was fun to be around and we shared many laughs. My love and prayers go out to Scott's family and friends, he is definitely missed. May comfort and peace be found in Our Heavenly Father during this difficult time.
Susan (Sutphen) Deemer
January 6, 2025
Rest in peace, cousin.
Mike Sconza
January 6, 2025
We went to HS together and our careers to a similar path in LE. Scott was a great friend and will definitely be missed. Godspeed my Brother!
JT
January 6, 2025
You were undoubtedly part of our family and will be missed dearly. Gone but not forgotten.
John
January 6, 2025
A very Honorable and Exemplary life.
George Wilson
January 5, 2025
I worked with Scott at the Sheriff´s office prior to his retirement. Scott was always a stand up guy. Rest in peace.
Angie Federico
January 5, 2025
I had the honor of working with Scott at the sheriff's office in the SPOT unit.
Like others have shared, Scott was a funny and giving soul who truly embraced connection with others.
I am truly saddened to hear of his passing but I'm grateful for the time that we were able to spend together in the unit. Lots of laughs in the midst of a hard yet rewarding profession.
May you rest eternal my friend. Scott will forever live on in my mind and heart.
Jeff capra
January 5, 2025
To Scott´s family so sorry to hear his passing. I worked with him at PCSO. He was a great guy with a huge heart, he will be missed. Rest easy Scotty
Laura Bowerman
January 5, 2025
Scott and I went to HS together. Scott always had a smile on his face. He was nice to everyone and was just an overall good guy. Thank you Scott for keeping Pinellas County safe while working for the Sheriffs department. My condolences to his family. We will all miss his smile and laughter. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jim Skala
January 5, 2025
Rest in peace, Scott.
Errin Thomas
January 5, 2025
Scott and I went to Dunedin High School together. I was devastated to hear the news of his passing. Scott was a great person with great personality. We didn't see much of each other after high school but when we did it was like no time had passed. He always was so excited to see you. He will be truly missed. I know Scott is in heaven making everyone laugh up there. My condolences go out to his Sherriff community, his family and his friends.
Douglas Boyd
January 4, 2025
Scott & I worked together at the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office for many years. We shared many laughs, travels and memories over the year. Rest easy my friend.
Richard Tipton
January 4, 2025
Scott and I worked together at Pinellas County sheriff's office. He was a good friend and co-worker. We had a lot of good chats and laughs. Scott will be missed by all.
Calvin Gordon
January 4, 2025
Scott was a good man, I remember Scott as a quiet honest guy who did a great job at the sheriff' office. Scott and I worked in squads together while in patrol and was a dependable and reliable person to work along side off. R.I.P. my brother in law enforcent.
David & Kelly Antolini
January 4, 2025
We worked with Scott at the Pinellas County Sheriff´s Office. He was a great deputy/detective. He will be missed but never forgotten. Fly high brother.
Cindy Schaer
January 4, 2025
I knew Scotty from work (SPOT), we worked together for at least 10 years. The SPOT unit was a close knit group back then. Scott was one of the silliest and caring men, I have ever known. He had such a passion for the job, it was more than a job, to him.
I can say, he was never too busy if someone needed an ear to vent. Or do an impromptu music singing loudly in the office. I can still hear him singing at his desk...
I truly hope Scotty is at peace. My condolences to the family. Gonna miss him in this world.
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