Tommy L. Scott
November 23, 1937 — November 30, 2023
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Tommy L. Scott, 86, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 30, 2023.
Tommy was born November 23, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Ruth (Wolfkill) Scott. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Tommy married Helen Coggeshell on November 23, 1962. He has been a member of Soteria Church since finding the Lord in 1971.
He loved the outdoors. Tommy enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, racing homers, and spending time in his garden.
Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Helen; children, Michael (Deanna Geissinger) Scott and Michelle (Kevin) Bales; grandchildren, Jennifer Kerr, Mathew (Renee) Miller, Brandon (Shelby) Phillips, Michael (Renae) Scott, Tommy Bales, Michael (Tiffany) Bales, Ryan (Wendy) Bales, T.J. (Shanna Stewart) Scovel, Allen (Laticia) Scovel, and Callen (Erika) Scovel; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Raymond (Dorothy) Scott; sister-in-law, Merna Scott; and many other loving friends and family members.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Soteria Church, 3250 SE Soteria Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa, with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m. A burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Des Moines, immediately following services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Soteria Church in loving memory of Tommy.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Craig Forney
12/08/2023
One of my favorites. One of a kind.
Glenn E Coggeshell III
12/06/2023
"Bees will sting you, that's what they do" Wise words with a hint of sarcasm. Uncle Tommy was just that and will be missed.
Carla
12/05/2023
Tommy, you were so much more then this obituary. After I lost my own Father(Paul Allen) in 1984, you stepped up and became not just a father-in-law, but a Father figure and took me under your wing and treated me as your own daughter when you didnt have to. You were an inspiration, a mentor, a coach, a listener,a disciplinary , a rock to your grandchildren. They valued.your time, your knowledge, and most importantly they valued your love for them through all the good and bad times. It was an unconditional love for them that can never be denied. Feeling there pain over losing you proves just that!! I thank you for giving our family so many happy memories and the blessing of your great grandchildren who will know just how Special you were. The love we had for you will live on in our hearts and memories.❤ Now spread your wings as you go be with The Lord. Love you always, Carla
Toni-Anne Williams
12/05/2023
Fair winds and following seas... There is no doubt you have a baseball game on and already plotting a part of land for a good garden. Love from family in Virginia. Toni-Anne (niece), Scott, Joe (brother-in-law) and great niece Kristin.
Denise (DeVos) and Chris Baker
12/04/2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss. Uncle Tommy was always good for a laugh, smile, and a pick me up! You will be missed. ❤
Jenn Kerr
12/04/2023
The tall man that holds up the sky. The one who gives me nicknames that makes me feel so special and so precious. "MayPearl" The man who saved me from my fears like thunderstorms and tornadoes. He made the bad days go away by always telling me how special I was and how proud he is. Sitting and talking until hours pass by and he made it feel like minutes. Feeling the comfort and ease just being in the same space knowing that Im loved unconditionally. Showing me what it means to persevere slinging nubs and having a belief bigger than yourself the man who introduced me to what salvation is and where I could find it. The man who tells you that Jesus is his best friend and he means it. The person who never said no if he could help it and was always there when I needed him every music concert every basketball game every school function. Memories of Ice cream at DQ Bowls of popcorn with Golden girls on TV ,marble games on a Saturday night and church on Sunday. Loving my baby girl like she was your own. All these things wrapped up into one incredible human who will be truly missed and its my privilege that I got to call him grandpa. I love you I miss you. You will forever and always be in my heart. Maypearl