Birth date: Aug 8, 1945 Death date: Feb 11, 2020
James “Jay” Scales, 74, died on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at a Hospital in St. Petersburg following a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Beverly (Summerlot-Lindstrom) Scales, his daughter Carie Scales-McKee Read Obituary
I remember when Jay and I began working on the same team while at Humana. He'd make me laugh so hard I had to switch to water.proof mascara. What a hoot! Later, Beverly and I became friends. What a blessing Jay was and what a blessing Beverly is to this very day. I'll see you again Jay. Wait for Beverly by the gate. Be blessed.
RIP, dear old friend.
Jack and I met Jay only once when he and Bev returned to Bev's hometown of Plainfield for a brief visit. It only took that one visit with them, to tell they were meant for each other. What a sweet guy. Our condolence to all Jay's family and friends. May God keep you in His loving care.
Bob and I are so thankful to have known Jay. Such a wonderful caring man. He always made us smile. Bob loved talking to Jay on the phone. Reminded me of teenagers.
Jay, thanks for always being there for Bob.
Deb and Bob
Jay Scales was my buddy since were were kids riding bikes over every street in Greenwood. One day we decided to work on our bikes in Jay's parents garage. We took them all apart, painted them, cleaned and greased parts then put them back together. Long story short...we had parts left over...and they were never the same after that day! Luckily it wasn't too long before we got our drivers license and proceeded to drive (too fast) over every street in Greenwood. We were both pulled over..more than once..by officers Bob Dine and Lefty Peavler. Jay and I started at IU in 1963. During his brief stay there we hung out very often at his dorm room (listening to his Roy Orbison records)...or playing pool in the Union Building. We actually even studied together...(once or twice). After Jay left IU he got married and drafted. I graduated and got a job in Cleveland, moved back to Greenwood, in late 1968 and spent way too much time with Jay..having way too much fun with him and "the gang". In all those years in grade school, high school and over the next 50 plus years we never got angry with each other, always made each other laugh...and yes, we cried together once or twice. Jay was a very special guy and a very special part of my life and I will cherish his friendship and memory forever. MISS YOU BUDDY !! Tim Smart
JAY, YOU TRULY HAVE "LIT UP MY LIFE" EVER SINCE THE 1ST TIME WE MET, AND 1ST TIME WE DANCED, & YOU HELD ME IN YOUR ARMS. EVERYTHING JUST SEEMED PERFECT, IMMEDIATELY WE HAD SUCH A CONNECTION - "WE TURNED OUT TO BE TRUE SOULMATES." THANK YOU PRECIOUS FOR SHARING YOUR LOVE & LIFE WITH ME FOR OVER HALF MY LIFE." - I COULDN'T SAY GOODBYE - I WILL JUST SEE YOU LATER. THEN, WE WILL NEVER HAVE TO STOP DANCING. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL THAT I AM. I LOVE & MISS YOU DEARLY. FROM YOUR FOREVER LOVING WIFE. . .
