Otis Scott McKinney

September 16, 1925 – May 31, 2021

Otis Scott McKinney, 95, Carmel, passed away on May 31, 2021. Scott was born on September 16, 1925 in Sheridan to the late Ralph and Roxie (Tabor) McKinney.

He married Luciena Marie Ross on January 25, 1947. They were married over 74 years. Scott was a farmer his whole life. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. His four grandsons and 10 great-grandchildren were a great joy to him. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his son, Stan; and siblings, Hesper, Eva, Kenneth, and Betty.

Survivors include wife, Luciena; son, Melvin Scott “Pete” McKinney (Ruth); grandsons, Jess (Courtney), Mike (Jill), Nick (Brooke), John (Lauren); and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 3091 E. 98th St. #240, Indianapolis, IN 46280.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4 at Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite), 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. Visitation will be there from 5 to 6 p.m.

Online condolences may be shared at flannerbuchanan.com.