Elvada Keith Scott Obituary (1932

Mr. Elvada Keith Scott, age 77, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on May 20, 1932 in Canaan, Indiana, the son of Bernard B. & Opal A. Risk Scott. He was raised near Canaan and was a 1950 graduate of North Madison High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on December 8, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana during the Korean War rising to the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged on November 22, 1954 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged from the reserves on November 1, 1960. He was united in marriage on September 2, 1955 at the First Christian Church in downtown Madison to Doris Jean Hulett. This union was blessed with one daughter and two sons. He was employed with Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation in supervision and management and retired after forty years of service. He had served as vice chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party. He was a volunteer fireman with Clifty No. Six Fire Company. He taught welding at Ivy Tech Night Classes for fifteen years. He was awarded a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Otis R. Bowen. He enjoyed traveling, antiques, his family, fishing, NASCAR, IU Basketball and was of the Baptist faith. He was awaiting the birth of his third great grandchild in April. Elvada died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 10:24 p.m. at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. A LOVING FAMILY Mr. Scott will be missed by his loving sons: Gregory Keith Scott of Madison, Indiana and Mark K. Scott & his wife: Betsy of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughter: Tamara Jean Scott-Webb of Hamilton, Ohio; his loving sisters: Dixie Fisher & her husband: Roger of Columbia, Missouri, Dee Ellis & her husband: Butch of Milton, Kentucky; his loving grandchildren: Kristie & Stephanie Webb; Hannah Scott Kernen & her husband: Mark; Sadie Scott, Abigail Scott & her fiancee: Joe Monroe, Isaac Scott, Reed Hoffman & his wife: Kirstin; his adoring great grandchildren: Marin & Eli; his loving nieces & nephews: Scott & Julie Fisher; Robin & John Lane; Eric Ellis & Jodi Ellis; his loving great nieces & great nephews: Alix Ellis, Sydney & Gray Fisher; Phoebe & Teagan Lane; Jeffery & Justin LaBella; several cousins & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father: Bernard B. Scott died: January 23, 1977; his mother: Opal A. Risk Scott died December 4, 1993; his wife: Doris Jean Hulett Scott died: October 22, 1999. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., by Bro. Bob Hicks and Mr. Randy Reed at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Canaan Cemetery, Canaan, Indiana, full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion. VISITATION Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Elvada Keith Scott, please click here to visit our sympathy store.