John Charles Scott

January 10, 1953 - June 12, 2021

John Charles “Charlie” Scott, 68 years old of Lake Villa passed away on Saturday June 12, 2021. He was born in Savannah, GA on January 10, 1953 to the late John Harvey and Lois Mae Scott. He lived in Georgia until 9 years of age when his family moved to Carbondale, IL. He graduated from Carbondale Community HS and then spent his adult life in Lake County, working in excavating for a short time until he discovered his passion and talent for computer drawing and design. He had a life-long love of music and playing the drums. He loved being outdoors fishing, boating and snowmobiling. Charlie never missed a game, meet or match in which his son, Michael, was competing. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Virginia Grom. Charlie is survived by his wife of 31 years Kim; son Michael; sisters Patricia (John) Foote, Linda (James) Resser and Carole (Sam) Poyner; mother-in-law Elaine (the late Fred) Heavy; father-in-law James (Marilyn) Kirk. He is an uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday June 19, 2021 from 10:30 – 12:30 pm. At 12:30, son Michael will provide the eulogy and other family and friends will speak.