Hollis Eugene Scott

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at

the Ankeny Funeral Home (1510 W. First St., Ankeny, IA 50023). Funeral services will

be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Elkhart Christian Church (124 S

Washington Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073) with burial to follow in the Elkhart Cemetery.

Hollis Scott was born to Clayton and Grace (Higgins) Scott in Elkhart, IA on June 12,

1925. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1942, and enlisted in the Army,

serving his country in the European Theater. Following Hollis’s time in the military, he

was united in marriage to Wilma (Spooner) Scott on July 7, 1946. The couple made

their home in Elkhart and was blessed with three children.

Hollis was a 3 rd degree Mason, as well as a KCCH 32 degree member of the Scottish

Rite, active in the VFW, and the American Legion. He was a lifelong member of the

Elkhart Christian Church. His hobbies included gardening, and wood working, his

greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends around the “table of

knowledge.” He will be remembered by those who knew him for his love of a party.

He was preceded in death by his son; Steven Clayton Scott (Vietnam War Casualty),

grandson; Scott Ahlman, parents; Clayton and Grace Scott, brother; Edward Scott,

and sister; Tootie Scott.

He is survived by his wife; Wilma (Spooner) Scott, daughter; Chris Scott of Ankeny, IA,

Son; Tom Scott of Lakeville, MN, grandchildren; Jodi Hyde(Nick) of Ankeny, Steven

Scott of St Paul, MN, Brian Scott (Amber)of Dallas, TX, great-grandchildren; Ellexis

Hyde and Tilly Scott.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Elkhart Christian Church, or Kavanagh

House.