Garrett Lee Scott
August 24, 2001 ~ June 29, 2022
Garrett Lee Scott, 20, of Bradford, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove from injuries sustained as a passenger in a vehicle accident.
He was born August 24, 2001 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Tim and Andrea (Evans) Scott.
He is survived by his parents; his younger brother, Connor Scott of Bradford; his paternal grandparents, Wynn and Patricia (Smith) Scott of Bradford; his maternal grandparents: Richard and Gayle (Williams) Evans of Rock Falls, Illinois; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.
Garrett attended Bradford Grade School and graduated from Bureau Valley High School with the Class of 2019 where he played football for four years. Garrett was in Scouting since he was in first grade and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2019. He attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois for Industrial Technology.
Garrett loved to work. He learned a lot of skills while renovating houses after high school. Then he became a valued partner in his family's furniture-making business.
He was always busy and had several projects of different variations going on at once. Garrett never knew a challenge he wouldn't tackle or hill he wouldn't climb. Garrett would always lend a hand to those who needed it and was generous with his time. He valued and respected life, liberty, and family. Garrett loved and cherished both sets of his grandparents and spent valuable time with them. He was an all around great kid who will be missed by all who knew him.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 111 Bonita Ave, Bradford, IL. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the First Baptist Church with Garrett's uncle, Pastor John Mix officiating. The musician will be Garrett's aunt, Sara Mix.
Burial will take place in Osceola Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford, Illinois.
Pallbearers will be Connor Scott, Adam Scott, Tim Scott, Charles Leeper, Dean Waldinger, Patrick Dietz, Shawn Liggett, and William Fisher. Honorary pallbearers will be Marc Fansler, James Krieger, Gage Aber and Corbin Walsh.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his parents and brother.
Tim and the Scott family, thinking of you all. Words can not express my condolences.
A precious young man gone way too soon. His memories will be cherished by many for years to come. RIP Garrett, fly high and watch over your family and many friends. Until we all meet again!
This family raises the best young men at a time when great young men are desperately needed. Andrea, Tim, and Connor… thank you. Garrett…We love you always and miss you already.
Scott family words can not express how sorry we are for your loss.
Garrett… we will miss you always.
Thank you for all of the time you spent with Hagen. He truly loved his “thunder dog.”
Tim, Andrea, Conner – My thoughts and prayers are with you. Garrett was a wonderful young man. The Bradford community will truly miss him and his work ethic. Garrett – Soar with your fellow angels.
Your son always seemed to be a helper when it came to frog jumping contests.
He was patient n kind to the little kids some who were excited n some who were scared to touch a slimy
Tim, Andrea and Connor, our deepest sympathy and prayers for you on the loss of Garrett. We were fortunate to have met Garrett a few years back and it was obvious to us that you were very proud of him. We are thinking of you all and hope that God provides you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Andrea and Tim you have my sincerest heartfelt condolences for the loss of your dear son. ❤️ I remember Garrett from little on up. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Lord,
I lift up my friend, Mr Tim Scott, who is mourning the loss of his son. I ask that You bring him comfort in the midst of this life-changing grief. Thank you for Your promise to walk with and even carry him as he travels through this darkness of grief. Let him not be overcome with sadness, as those who have no hope, but to be strengthened by an awareness of Your presence.
Give him wisdom to make decisions and to handle any issues that may arise as arrangements are made and events take place. Protect his heart and mind. I pray a sense of calm would take hold, even while emotions around him run high, and that the peace you give him, overflow onto those nearby.
Lord, You know just what will minister the most to Mr Tim and his entire family, spiritually and emotionally right now. Gently lead them to find the right balance of being alone and being with others. Speak to them through Scripture. Show them Your love through the words and actions of someone else. Help them find moments of solace in the natural world You’ve created.
Thank You for being our Lord and Savior of all comfort, the One who holds us in Your hand. It says in Your Word that one day there will be no more death. But for now, I praise You for holding Mr Tim and his family and friends close and giving them rest.
In Jesus’ Name I pray,
Amen
My heartfelt condolences to my brother Tim and the entire Scott family!!
In your time of sorrow, I pray you find the strength to get through this difficult time. You will always have a friend here 24/7. Stay strong my friend ❤️
Although I did not know Garrett or his family, I am grieving with them. A good young man needed back too soon.
The most sincere and deepest condolences from the Riddle’s family to the Garrett Lee Scott’s family in connection with the bereavement of such a young wonderful guy Garrett!
Our hearts are full of so incredible sorrow and bitterness from such an irreparable loss.
Dear Lord, rest the soul of God’s servant Garrett and grant him the Kingdom of Heaven!
Dear Lord, as your Christians we implore you to give vitality to the Garrett’s family, all closest ones, relatives and friends of the deceased to survive this irreparable loss and support them in this difficult time with Your care and our Christian prayers.
I always enjoyed time spent with Garrett. Working, playing, exercising, no matter what it was he always raised the bar.
I will miss you Garrett. My heart goes out to Tim, Andrea, and Connor.
Garrett was such a helpful, hard-working young man! He helped me with my garden anytime I needed help. We sat and talked all the time about having chickens and other silly things that young people never have the patience for…and yet he did. We miss you so much, Garrett! With love and many condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim and the entire Scott family
Gayle and Andrea, you have my deepest sympathies. You both handle things with such grace. My heart breaks with this tragic loss.
So sorry for your lost Tim. Sending up prayers and love for you and your family
God bless you and your son Mr Tim