Robert E. Scott

June 11, 1936 - January 18, 2020

Knox-Robert E. Scott, 83, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home. Robert was born June 11, 1936, in Bass Lake, Indiana to the late Raymond and Goldie (Colwell) Scott. Living in the area all his life. Robert was an electrician and retired from LTV Steel, East Chicago. Robert was an avid reader of Western’s and loved and cherished each and everyone of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a faithful supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, making annual donations. Survivors include five sons; Robert Scott Jr, of Culver, Tom Scott of Culver, Mark (Mary) Scott of Knox, Brian Scott of Plymouth and Eric Scott of LaPorte; One daughter, Tammy (Ernie) DeWitt of Knox; nine grandchildren, Michael DeWitt, Amanda DeWitt, Nichole Scott, Brandon Scott, Skyler Scott, Brian Piper, Myles Scott, Katie Scott and Rachel Scott; two great-grandchildren Baylee Cotter and Lincoln Cotter; One sister, Donna Warren of Knox. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Matthew Dewitt; one brother, DeVon Scott and one sister, Judith Beadle. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel at 1:00 P.M. CST. Visitation will be Saturday, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. CST at the funeral home. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery.