Charles Alvin Scott

Charles Alvin Scott, age 93, of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Charles was born July 6, 1929, at home on the farm in Monroe County to Roy Richard and Nellie Jane (Cain) Scott. He grew up attending school and graduated from the Albia High School with the class of 1947. On November 29, 1953, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary Vance at the Methodist Church in Albia and to this union, 3 children, Gary, Bob, and Linda, were born. Charles and Rose Mary shared 69 years of marriage prior to his passing. Upon graduating from high school, Charles went to Wyoming and worked on a sugar beets and sheep ranch for a period of time before returning to Iowa. He then worked at John Morrell’s in Ottumwa before going to work at John Deere Ottumwa Works. He served his country in the United States Army for 2 years, stationed in Alaska. Farming was Charlie’s passion and he farmed his whole life. In his younger years, Charles was on the judging team for dairy in FFA while in high school and was later a Master Farmer in FFA. He was a 4-H leader and was Superintendent of the dairy shows at the Monroe County Fair for many years. He was inducted into the Ag Hall of Fame as well as the Farm Bureau Hall of Fame. He was honored and recognized for the Century and Heritage family farm. Charles was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50+ years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and later he and Rose Mary attended the Methodist Church in Avery. He was a Sunday School Superintendent for several years as well. Charles had a great sense of humor and enjoyed visiting with others. He loved his family and cherished all of the time he spent with them, especially his grandchildren. Charles is survived by his wife, Rose Mary; his children, Gary (Carol) Scott, Bob (Barb) Scott, and Linda (Monty) Heller; 14 grandchildren, Amy (Chad), Sarah (Jason), Elizabeth (Miguel), Amber, Michele (Taylor), Jaimie (Tyson), Amanda (Aaron), Bobby (Maria), Cathy (Zac), Eric (Jessica), Meagan (Chris), Krystan (Chad), TJ (Kelly) Jennifer (Eric); 36 great grandchildren; and 3 sisters-in-law, Mary Scott, Jeanie Gamble and Shirley (Clarence) Rockwell. Charles is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nellie Scott; and 6 siblings, Edith, Verdel, Mary Jane, Dick, Raymond, and Alice. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Charles’s family present to greet family and friends. Masonic Rites will be held at 7:00 p.m., led by Astor Lodge #505 of Albia. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, with Pastors Dennis and Teresa Miller co-officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the American Legion of Albia, Lovilia, and Melrose will follow services at Service Chapel Cemetery in Monroe County. Memorials have been established to the Welcome Home Soldier Monument in Albia, the Avery Methodist Church, or the Methodist Church in Albia.

Charles Alvin Scott

July 6, 1929 - January 12, 2023