Mr. Jack D. Scott, Sr.

Jack D. Scott, Sr., 85, of Sandoval, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born October 23, 1933 in Centralia, son of James E. Scott and Myrtle M. (Boatwright) Scott. He married Shirley Arnold on March 6, 1954 and she survives in Sandoval. In addition to his wife of 65 years, Shirley Scott of Sandoval, he is also survived by four children: Jack D. Scott, Jr. and wife Joyce of Mt. Vernon, Terry Scott and wife Millie of Sandoval, Vicki S. Norton and husband Tony of Columbia, IL and Angela K. Durham and husband Lance of Spring Hill, KS; four grandchildren: Josh Runion, Amanda Jourdan, Katie Durham, and Logan Durham; two step-grandchildren: Kristina Brown and Melissa Keip; two great-grandchildren: Hayden Runion and Olivia Runion; 9 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Gene Scott and a sister: Kathleen Chopores. Jack graduated from Centralia Township High School Class of 1951. Jack served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Japan after the Korean War. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 30 years and later retired. After retiring he worked at the Salem DMV for several years and Bailiff at the Marion County Courthouse. Jack was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Sandoval Masonic Lodge 932. He was also a member of the American Federation of Musicians and Centralia American Legion Post 446. He also was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Odin. He was the Band Leader of the “Jack Scott Orchestra” for 45 plus years. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends. Funeral Services for Jack D. Scott will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia with Pastor Allan Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia. Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite by the American Legion Post 446 and V.FW. Post 2055. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Sandoval Baptist Church and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Scott Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Mr. Jack D. Scott, Sr.

October 23, 1933 - March 30, 2019