John W. Scott, 87, of Terre Haute passed away early Tuesday morning, May 15, 2018 in Union Hospital. He was a sales representative for Automotive Chemical Companies. John was born in Terre Haute to Virgil E. Scott and Mary Catherine Mindrup Scott.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 51 years, Dorothy M. Dicks Scott; two brothers, Paul E. Scott (Jean) of Yukon, OK and Dr. Robert E. Scott (Harriet) of Nashville, TN; a sister, Rosann Campbell (Russell) of Rockville, IN; a brother-in-law, John T. Dicks (Rosann) of Elkhart, IN; a sister-in-law, Margaret Hood of Somerset, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
John was a 1948 graduate of Wiley High School and received his bachelor's degree from Indiana State University. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. John loved the outdoors especially when it came to tending to his garden. He was a "tinkerer" and a handyman and enjoyed making and working on all sorts of things.
A memorial visitation is scheduled from 2:00-4:00 PM, Sunday, May 20, 2018 in Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1801 Poplar Street, with Father Dan Bedel officiating. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. If friends should so desire memorial contributions may be made to Wabash Activity Center/Wabash Senior Citizens, 300 S. 5th St., Terre Haute, IN 47807 or to the charity of your choice. Funeral information may also be found at www.callahanandhughes.com.