Gary W. Scott

Gary W. Scott, 69, of rural Tonica, died surrounded by his family on May 21, 2016 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of his ashes will be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery in Tonica.  The Oglesby American Legion will conduct full military services.  The Hurst Funeral Home in Tonica is assisting his family.

Gary was born in Spring Valley on October 19, 1946 to Harold Wayne and Mary Ardell (Mortenson) Scott.  He married Janice Martonchik on July 1, 1978.  He served with the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968, stationed in Kontum.

Gary farmed most his life and was a driver for Tobler Trucking and then worked for M & M Remodeling.  He was a member of Olgesby American Legion, 40 and 8 and was former president of the Tonica Cemetery Association.  He loved playing cards and fixing old tractors. 

Gary is survived by his wife Janice of Tonica; two sons, Jeremy (Heather) Scott and Joshua Scott, both of Tonica.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his uncle Jack Scott.

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