Harold R. Scott
February 17, 1924 ~ October 1, 2020
Harold "Pebbie" R. Scott, 96, of Bradford, Illinois died at 11:18 A.M.. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at OSF. St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 5, 2020 at Osceola Grove Cemetery, in rural Bradford, Illinois with Rev. Jan Ringenberg, officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Bradford American Legion Post #445.
Harold was born February 17, 1924 in Bradford, Illinois the son of Thomas and Marjore (Liggett) Scott.
He married Laura Kuster on February 10, 1951 in Neponset at the United Methodist Church.
She preceded him in death on January 18, 2017. They shared 66 years of marriage.
He is survived by four daughters: Sharon (Lauren) Murray of Galva, IL, Cinda Scott of Bradford, Linda (Kirk) Mushrush of Dyersville, IA, and Melanie (Ron) Roberts of Metropolis, IL; 7 grandchildren: Miranda (Nick) Boss of Alexis, IL, Brittany (Andrew) Carlson of Roseville, IL, Joel (Lee Ann) Roberts of Benton, KY, Whitney (Ryan) Coohey of Dyersville, IA, Cameron (Lisa) Mushrush of Shelby, IA, Morgan (Phillip) Timmerman of Dyersville, IA, Susan (Reuben) McNeill of Paducah, KY; 10 great-grandchildren: Hallee and Rylee Roberts, Avery and Amelia Boss, Aycen, Declyn, and Quintyn Carlson, Isaac and Noah Timmerman, and Parker Coohey; one sister: Maxine Bomleny of Chillicothe, IL; one brother-in law, Ted Fairfield of Toulon, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Pebbie graduated Bradford High School with the Class of 1942.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1944 and served until April of 1946.
After returning from the service he worked for Gilbert Hall and soon after started his own trucking business and retired in the summer of 1987.
Pebbie was a longtime member at the Leet Memorial United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the Bradford American Legion Post #445. He enjoyed gardening and taking care of his grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the Bradford American Legion Post #445 or Leet Memorial United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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Sending our sympathy to all the family that we have known for so many years. God bless you all.
All of the Don Murphy family want to tell you that we are so sorry to hear that Pebbie has passed.
When we were kids growing up on the farm, my dad would always tell us when Pebbie was going by the house In his truck. He would honk the horn and my dad would raise his hat and wave it at him . It was a pretty regular occurrence and my dad would always say, “Good Ol’ Pebbie,†or “That Pebbie, he’s a good guyâ€. My parents thought a lot of Pebbie. I hope that he is reuniting with my dad in heaven for another honk and wave right now.
Our prayers are with you.
Pebble was so sweet. He would always make a point to say hi to me at my job! Heaven gained an angel for sure.
Sharon, Cinda and Linda, and Melanie,, you and all your families have my love, hugs, and prayers at this sad time when you say so long to your dad. He was a great guy and thank Jesus for your wonderful memories. Peace to all of you!