Obituary of George Willam Scott

It is with great sadness we announce that George W. Scott a lifelong resident of Lodi has passed away on June 29, 2020 at home with family at his side. George was born June 9, 1931 on a goat farm outside of Lodi, which is now the corner of Hutchins St. and Park St. George was the second youngest of seven children born to Ben and Clara Scott. He graduated 8th grade from St. Anne’s Catholic School. He graduated Lodi High School in 1949. After high school he worked at the Purity grocery store from 1947-1954. He became a fire fighter for the city of Lodi in 1954. He was promoted to Captain in 1975. He retired from the department in 1984. He belonged to the California State Fireman’s Association and the Lodi Fireman’s Association. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49rs and Giants. He was a big Dixieland Jazz fan having attended the Jazz Jubilee in Sacramento for many years. He was preceded in death by his Wife of 27 years Jan Scott, Son-in-law David Powers and Grandson Tom Singer Jr. He was also preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Walter, Harold, Bob and Ray, and two sisters: Gertrude and Margret. He is survived by his five children. Keith Scott (Alicia), Kathleen Powers (David), Michael Scott, Beth Ronkovich and Bill Hutchins (Natalee). There are nine grandkids, thirteen great-grandkids and three great-great-grandkids. Service will be held at Lodi Funeral Home, please leave condolences for the family