Scott W. Dunham

Scott Wayne Dunham, age 63, of Griggsville, IL passed away at the Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL on Tuesday February 18, 2025.  He was born on May 8, 1961, in Pittsfield, IL to Leo and Hilda (Williams) Dunham.  Scott married the love of his life Alicia Craig on March 28, 1981, at the Griggsville Church of Christ and she survives. 

Scott graduated from Griggsville High School with the class of 1980.  He started his working career at the early age of 9, helping his brothers on the farm after the untimely death of their father.  He learned to drive the farm trucks, barely able to see over the wheel.  During high school he worked for Delford Richter and then for D.B. Chamberlain hauling anhydrous.  Scott and his brothers Dwight and Steve worked for Art Crowder Trucking and went on to buy out Crowder Trucking and LSSD was formed in February 1985. 3-D Trucking was formed in May 2000 as a leasing company which later became the trucking company as we know it today, where everyone area wide could find him leading his crew in “THE SHOP”. The brothers added Pike County Concrete in 2010 and later bought out the Morgan-Scott Redi-Mix in 2015. 

Scott was a 42-year Western Illinois Fair board member and has been the president since 2008.  He put his heart and soul into the fair, helping to keep it alive and thriving.  He was currently a Griggsville City Alderman, where he was serving a second term.  Scott had been a longtime Moose Lodge member and was the current governor.  Scott was an extremely hard worker, always ready to help where needed, never needing recognition.  He was a fixer for his family, friends, and employees and one of the most generous humans on this earth.  Scott was known for building his own Scottie-Built creations. He enjoyed vacationing with his friends and family in Daytona Beach, Florida and always made it to the Daytona 500.  Scott was onery, a big teaser, a bit opinionated, an avid napper, but loved his family big.  He was passionate about watching his grandkids play sports and just having them around.  Scott was a devoted husband, father, Papa Scottie, brother, and friend to many.  He will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Scott is survived by his loving wife Alicia; one daughter, Tasha (Justin) Poggemiller of Griggsville, IL, one son, Preston (Bethany) Dunham of Griggsville, IL; four grandchildren, Knox and Rorie Dunham, Zane and Parker Poggemiller; two brothers, Dwight (Judi) Dunham, Steve (Trella) Dunham; mother-in-law, Marlene Craig; in laws, Jay (Jan) Craig, Anna (John) Emrick, Jennifer Craig Blakley, Steven (Leann) Craig; Special family friends, Rick and Di Miller and their children, Derek (Amber) Miller, Erica Miller, Hayden Bonds, Meggie (Justin) Flint, Re’Ann (Jay) Moore and bonus grandchildren, Leah Bonds, Layne Bonds, Elliott Flint, Leta Flint, Millie Flint, Hank P. Moore, and Nora Moore; several nieces, nephews and cousins survive. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Hilda Dunham, stepfather Lewis Dell; niece Courtney Dunham; father-in-law Big Jim Craig; and brother-in-law Paul Craig and sister-in-law Mary Ellen Craig.

Services will be held on Sunday March 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be made to the Scott Dunham Trade School Scholarship or the Western Illinois Fair.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.  Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL is handling the arrangements. 

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