Mr. Brian "Scottie" Scott

Mr. Brian Scott, 55, of Peoria, IL passed away at 4:50 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at UnityPoint Health Methodist. Brian, affectionally known as “Scottie”, was born on December 7, 1967 in Cincinnati, OH to Carlean (Lipker) and Richard Scott. He married the love of his life, Sherry Norwood in Peoria, IL. Brian went to Limestone High School in Bartonville, IL, Manual High School, Peoria, IL and graduated at Bellflower High School in Bellflower, CA. Brian last worked at A&A Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc., Gardena, CA as a Batch-man for 12 years. He owned and operated Scottease Healthcare, Albuquerque, NM. Brian was also a mechanic that could fix anything. Brian was a good man. He loved his family. He was a good husband, father and friend. He was the protector in the family. He might have clowned with you for a minute, but only to a certain extent. He loved the outdoors; long walks and feeding the birds and other animals. He liked having fun! He loved Rock music, yet one of his favorite things was taking his wife to an Earth, Wind and Fire Concert. Brian was a US Navy Veteran. He served on the USS Cayuga during the Persian Gulf War. Brian leaves to cherish his most precious memories, his wife, Sherry Ross Scott of Peoria, IL; one child, Camron Scott; one brother Mark Lee Scott of Peoria, IL; one sister, Kimmie Sue Scott of Peoria, IL; bonus children, Ashley Norwood of Sterling, IL and Katrin Ross of Killeen, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother, Chloe Gabbart and his bonus daughter, Bridget Ross. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Simons Mortuary at 11AM, with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 10AM. Pastor Charles "Chuck" Brown of Victory Christian Church will officiate. US Navy military honors will be rendered. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Brian "Scottie" Scott

December 7, 1967 - February 12, 2023