Harley Eugene "Gene" Scott

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Harley Eugene "Gene" Scott, 72, of Plainfield died Monday, May 4, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Aug. 2, 1936 in Morgan County, the son of Carney Scott and Irene Wright Scott. He was a 1954 graduate of Monrovia High School.

Mr. Scott was director of safety claims with the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corp., where he worked from 1964 until his retirement in 1994. He was Past Exalted Ruler of the Plainfield Elks Club and a member of Cartersburg Community Church.

He is survived by his mother Irene Scott of Martinsville, daughter Tammera Grubbs of Mooresville, daughter Kelly Miller of Plainfield, son Troy Scott of Greencastle, seven grandchildren and sister Janet McKee of Martinsville.

His father Carney Scott preceded him in death.

Service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Costin Funeral Chapel, Martinsville, with the Rev. Jody England officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. to the time of service.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Costin Funeral Chapel, 539 E. Washington St., Martinsville, IN 46151.