James Scott, 56, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 1, 2012. He was born in Waukegan, IL on August 11, 1955, the son of the late James C. and Evangelist Ella Mae Scott.

James was formerly employed by A.M.C. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, playing cards, and being with family and friends.

Surviving are his loving wife of over 30 years, Terri; their children,Tobias Leggett, of Milwaukee, James Banks, Travelle Banks, Sherman Hill, Jehneece Banks, and Natasha (Martell) Banks, all of Kenosha; a host of grandchildren; six sisters, Barbara (Roy) Powe, of Chicago, Mary Scott, of Milwaukee, Patricia (Doyle) Winston, Alice (Alric) Davis, all of Kenosha, and Sarah Scott, of Racine; mother-in-law, Lela Jauhari, of special friend, Randy Hobson, of Kenosha. His nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Shantejah Banks, brothers, Charles and Robert Scott and his sister, Bessie Scott.

His Homegoing Service will be celebrated in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9 ^th . Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Memorials have been suggested to the family.