- Date Of Birth: December 15, 1938
- Date Of Death: July 3, 2021
- State: New York
James F. Scofield Sr., 82, a life-long Beacon resident passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was born in Beacon, NY on December 15, 1938, to the late Harold & Rebekah (Little) Scofield. Upon graduating Beacon High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served post-Korean Conflict from 1957-1960 and received an honorable discharge of service.
James worked for over 30-years in chemical research manufacturing for Kay-Fries, and last was for Gemark in Newburgh, NY, then retired in the 2000s. James was a proud retired Life-Member of the Beacon Engine Fire Company 1. James was an avid fisherman, he loved fishing trout; and was a passionate & devoted NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. James was an antique dealer which he thoroughly enjoyed; he also enjoyed playing darts.
James is survived by his 3 children: Linda Scofield; James F. Scofield Jr, and his wife Christine; Kimberly Scofield. He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren: Rebecca & Jacob Scofield. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Janis (Ortmann) Scofield in 1984.
