James Scott

James “Jim” Edward Scott, 77, of Berne passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born October 27, 1944, in Berne to Garland S. and Emma (Tucker) Scott. He was married October 4, 1970, at First United Methodist Church in Petroleum to Karol Kirkwood.
He served in the National Guard for six years. He was a member of First Missionary Church in Berne, where he served as an usher for many years. He worked at General Electric in Decatur and then transferred to Fort Wayne following the closing of the Decatur plant. He retired after 38 years of service. He loved to talk and watch T.V. He enjoyed fellowship with his church family along with his friends at McDonalds and Berne Dining.
He is survived by his wife of Berne; son, Mark (Kim) Scott of Berne; daughter, Joyce Scott of Berne; sister-in-law, Mary Scott of Berne; four grandchildren, Cassandra (Zac) Edger; Madilyn Scott; Hannah Scott; and Jack Scott; and one great-grandchild, Emery Edger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Herman Zimmerman; and brother, Roger Scott.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 12 from 12-4 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Monday, December 13 at First Missionary Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Schwartz. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne. For those unable to attend, the service will be live streamed through the church at www.fmcberne.com.
Memorials may be made to First Missionary Church Youth Fund or ACCF-Cancer Fund.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.