Scott E. Eckles Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Scott E. Eckles, 47, of Point Marion, Pa., passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born in Morgantown, W.Va., on April 26, 1971, he was a son of Wilma (Stewart) and Charles Lincoln, of Lake Lynn, Pa. A graduate of Tri-Valley High School (Albert Gallatin) where he was the Salutatorian of the Class of 1989, he honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years, and was active during the Desert Storm operation in the Persian Gulf. He had worked as a maintenance technician at the Fort Martin Power Plant at Point Marion. Scott was proud of his military service, but his passion was being out in the open air, riding his motorcycles. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by one brother, Justin Lincoln and wife Meghan, and their daughter, his special little niece, Alexa; a half-sister, Cathi Eckles of Beaver Falls and her two children, Julianna and Sebastian Dwire; and many friends. Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa., on Friday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 P.M., and Saturday until 11:00 A.M., the hour of service. Interment follows in the Little Arlington Section of Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion, with Military Rites will be accorded by the V.F.W. Post 747 and the American Legion, Post 499, both of Point Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the V.F.W. Post 747, Penn Street, Point Marion, PA 15474, to assist with veterans’ services.

Scott E. Eckles

April 26, 1971 - August 29, 2018