"Judy, Misty and family...we are so very sorry for your loss. Robert was such a kind and gentle soul and he will be missed so very much. We feel so blessed to have you all as a part of your family. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Robert' s faith was such an inspiration and I can just imagine that special smile of His when he walked hand in hand with our Lord and Savior to His Heavenly home. "
In loving memory of
Robert Riley Scott
June 17, 1944 - March 6, 2022
Robert R. Scott, 77 of Fairmount died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Marion Health
Robert was born on June 17, 1944, in Marion, Indiana, son of the late John Riley Scott and Zola Marie (Harrold) Scott Lanham. Robert graduated from Fairmount High School in 1962. He was very good at math and won the State Math Award in High School. Soon afterward Robert was drafted into the Army and served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. Robert was a mechanic at Southworth Ford for 27 years, retiring in 2006. He attended many Ford Motor Mechanics Schools and was awarded many certificates and awards for his achievements. Robert was also an ordained minister. He loved reading his Bible and attending church. Robert could fix anything, loved animals especially his cats, and hunting and fishing. His grandchildren were his world and he was very proud of each of them. He was an avid Colts fan and loved watching Family Feud. His favorite food was donuts and coffee.
Robert is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judy (Hiatt) Scott; children, Stephen (Kristy) Scott, Fairmount, Dennis Eppley, Atlanta, GA, Michael (Irene) Hiatt, Marion, Misty (Kenny Gilbert) Bartholomew, Fairmount, Lee Jay Collins, Angola; grandchildren, Jevon Gilbert, Becca (Shawn Kiewitt) Martin, Cody Martin, Kaeli Bartholomew, Kloei Bartholomew, Natalie Bartholomew, Michael Hiatt, Robert Hiatt, Tyler Collins, Alissa Collins, Levi Collins, and Paris Collins; great-grandchild, Braxton Kiewitt; siblings, Wilma Moriarity, Marion, Phyllis (Gale) Hikade, Fairmount, and Mary Shelton, Hamilton, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Farris Lanham, and brothers-in-law, Keith Moriarity and Raymond Shelton.
Services for Robert will be held at the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and cremation services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Visitation is from 2-6 PM with a funeral at 6 PM with Pastor John Foster officiating. Burial will be Marion National Cemetery with military rites on Monday, March 14, with a procession leaving Armes-Hunt Funeral Home at 8:30 AM.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1921, Marion, IN 46952.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
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"Aunt Judy and kids, I?m so sorry we can?t be there. Michael had a heart episode just as we were walking out the door and we are now in Fort Wayne at the Lutheran ER. I?m going to try to be there tomorrow so I can see you all and be with Uncle Robert. We love you all, and I?m so sorry we?re not there."
"Phyllis, So sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts are with you and your family"
"RIP Uncle Robert you will be missed!!!! Sending love and prayers to Aunt Judy and family,
Brenda and Greg Hensley
Gas City"
"Prayers for the Family, I remember the day he was born, everyone happy for the baby boy
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"So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Melinda (Kibbey) Woods"