- Date Of Birth: May 29, 1915
- Date Of Death: March 16, 2013
- State: Indiana
Claude M. Scott, 97, of McCordsville, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 29, 1915 in Hancock County to Benjamin Franklin and Julia Ann (Wiegelt) Scott-Smith. Claude was a very loving and proud father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather, accepting his wife Jessie’s children as his own.
He was a very active farmer as well as a plumber for 12 years. He was a 50-year Past Master of Eden Masonic Lodge & O.E.S.; longtime member of McCordsville United Methodist Church, later attending Eden United Methodist Church. He was an avid gardener, traveler, fisherman, hunter and a good friend and helper to all.
He is survived by his wife Jessamine (“Jessie”) (Turner) Scott whom he married on December 20, 2003; sons: Bruce (Susie), Dennis (Jo), Lloyd (Carolyn) and Wayne (Lisa); grandchildren: Robin (Robbie) Dukes, Debbie (John) Houts, Lori (Sean) Hodge, Shelly (Vic) Coleman, Norman Jr., Brad, Jason (Terri), Robert, and Amanda (Jeff) Parker; great-grandchildren: Amber, Scott, Stephanie, Toni, Tori, Cassie (Jeramy), Alex, Caitlyn, Erin, Nathan, Samuel, Jordan, Olivia, C.J., Alexis, Trenton, Audrey (Billie), Jacob and Cameron; and great-great-grandchildren: Jaylyn, Braylyn, Ruby Jane, Zoie, Oliver, Evelyn, Scotty, Harper and Maizy; stepchildren: Charlie (Joann)Turner, Bobby, (Melinda) Turner, and Jack (Mary Iva) Jones; step-grandchildren: Greg, Jessica, Tim, Dalton, Cory, Jeremy, Heather, and Sara; and step-great grandchild Bentley . He was preceded in death by his first wife of 62 years Martha L. Vail; his parents; stepfather Ed Smith; and daughter-in-law Joyce Scott.
