Dr. William “Bill” L. Scott, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester.

He was born Nov. 3, 1929, in Indianapolis, to Thomas M. and Sarah (Fair) Scott, both deceased. He married Susie Hammonds Hudson on Oct. 11, 1991, and she survives. He was an administrator and professor of higher education.

Dr. Scott graduated from Manchester College in 1951 and received his PhD degree from Michigan State University in 1959. Professional services included Dean of Students at Tri-State (Trine) University, Assistant to the President at Manchester College, Director of Development at Peabody Retirement Community and Instructor at Ivy Tech Community College. Community activities in Steuben County included President of the Retarded Children’s Association, President of the Mental Health Association, Disaster Chairman for the Red Cross, Chairman of Key 73, Chairman of the Pokagon District of the Boy Scout of America, Member of the Welfare Board, Member of the 4H Fair Committee, Chairman of the County Sesquicentennial Committee, Vice President of the North East Psychiatric Clinic, Drive Chairman for the United Fund and Board Member of the Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, and member of North Manchester Lion’s Club. He attended Congregational Christian Church.

Bill is survived by his wife: Susie; sons: David (Christine) Scott, Louisville, Ky.; daughters: Dawn (John) Dutton, Wabash; Melissa (Michael) Eckelbarger, Oro Valley, Ariz.; stepsons: Corey (Mindy) Hudson, Roann; Casey (Jennie) Hudson, North Manchester; stepdaughter: Christi (Gary) Corbran, North Manchester; ten grandhcildren; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, funeral, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Memorials may be made to Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship Fund, Wabash.