Scott Clifford Finch

1982-2024

 

     Scott Clifford Finch, 42 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

     He was born on March 17, 1982 in Keokuk, IA the son of Harry Clifford Jr. and Josephine Katherine Gooley Finch.  He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 2002.

     In 2003, Scott was united in marriage to Angel Wayson in Keokuk.  She survives.

     Other survivors include six children, Dylan Finch, Brady Finch, Brooklyn Finch, Jaykob Finch, Hayden Finch and Cory Finch all of Keokuk and his fur babies, Wally and Thyo, his mother, Josephine “Kathy” Finch of Keokuk, three brothers, Mike Finch (Judy), Kevin Finch (Ashley) and David Finch (Amanda) all of Keokuk, and one sister, Amanda Finch of Keokuk.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members including, in-laws and outlaws.

     He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Finch, Jr.

     Scott had been employed by Keokuk Steel Castings until the company closed.  He then went to Southeastern Community College and earned his CDL and then attended Heavy Machinery School at Associated Training Services in Sun Prairie, WI and received a heavy equipment certificate. Scott became an over the road truck driver for Sisbro Trucking for several years.  He currently was employed by OCI Global in Wever, IA.

     Scott enjoyed playing sports, especially golf.  He was an avid Minnesota Vikings football fan and a Chicago Cubs baseball fan. He loved all types of music, traveling and getting tattoos.  He loved spending time at the beach or anywhere near water.  Scott had an addictive personality and brightened the lives of many.  He was always happy and bubbly and had a contagious smile.  Scott loved to hang out with his friends having fun and making memories, but most of all he cherished the time he spent with his children and family. 

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. 

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com