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Harold Scott

[October 06, 2008]  ARCOLA -- Harold Edward Scott, 82, of Arcola, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at 8:26 a.m. at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, near Mattoon.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust St. in Arcola, with the Rev. Donald Winch officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service time.

A graveside committal service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln.

Mr. Scott taught in Clifton for two years, in Mount Pulaski for one year, and was the band teacher and director at Arcola High School for 27 years.

He was born June 29, 1926, in Ottawa to Alonzo and Ruth Mang Scott. He married Elise Singer, the love of his life, on Aug. 9, 1953, in Sycamore.

He is survived by his wife; one brother, Herb (and wife Dolly) Scott of Houston, Texas; and a niece, Kay Scott of Texas.

He was a member of the Arcola Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder. He was also a member of the Arcola Education Association, Illinois Education Association, Music Educators National Association, a life member of the Lincoln AF&AM Lodge 210 and a member of the Valley of Bloomington Consistory.

He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Lincoln College for one year. He received his bachelor's degree in music from Illinois Wesleyan and his master's degree from the University of Illinois.

He played saxophone, clarinet and piano in his band and other bands. He loved music, especially jazz concerts, and enjoyed theater in both New York City and Chicago.

He loved to travel with his wife all over the United States and enjoyed his yard, his roses, and photography.

Memorial suggestions are gifts to the Arcola Band, c/o Arcola High School, 351 W. Washington St., Arcola, IL 61910; or the Arcola Presbyterian Church, 311 E. Jefferson St., Arcola, IL 61910.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hilligossshraderfh.com.