Scott W. Millsap

Scott W. Millsap, age 42, of Crown Point, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Hobart, Indiana. He was born on June 26, 1982, in Blue Island, Illinios to Floyd and Pamela (Richter) Millsap. Scott had many treasured friends. At a young age he was a loyal boy scout, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in 2000. While a Senior in High School, he stopped at the United States Marines Recruiting Center in Crown Point, following in his father’s footsteps, he enlisted. After graduating high school in 2000, he went to Boot Camp in San Diego. He was attached to the 2/24 Marine Reserve Unit out of Chicago, serving two tours in Iraq, and a humanitarian mission in Niger, Africa. During his second Iraq tour, he earned the rank of Sargent. After 10 years, he was honorably discharged and hired in at the I. H. B. Railroad, where both of his parents, grandfather, and uncle were employed. Railroading was in his blood! After a couple of years, Scott went to locomotive training school in Atlanta, Georgia to become a locomotive engineer, a job he truly loved. Scott loved camping, Disney World, and Florida. The Bon- Aire Motel in St. Pete Beach, FL was his happy place. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Millsap; brother, Edward; sister, Debbie, and an uncle, Warren Coleman. His faithful and loving companion, Cocoa joined him in Heaven the day after Scott passed. He leaves behind his mother, Pamela; brothers- Joseph, David, and Daniel; sisters- Pamela, Glenda, and Tracy. Also surviving are his cherished cousin- Becki Calomino; dear aunt, Cheryl Steffens and uncle, Harry Richter. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dave Cox for being there for Scott on his final day. A memorial visitation for Scott will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Burns Funeral Home and Crematory, 10101 Broadway Crown Point, IN 46307. Military Honors Services will be rendered at the funeral home at 7:00 pm. Inurnment will be at Abe Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Scott’s name to the Hobart Humane Society or DAV (Disabled American Veterans), 2122 W. Taylor Street, Ste. 104, Chicago, IL 60612. www.burnsfuneral.com

Scott W. Millsap

June 26, 1982 - September 19, 2024