Scott James Willmes

Scott James Willmes, 50, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on September 4, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 522 E. Flournoy Lucas Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana. He will be laid to rest with a private ceremony at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd. in Bossier City, Louisiana. Scott was born in White Pine, Michigan on July 19, 1971. Scott served in the United States Air Force for eight years as a Jet Engine Mechanic at K.I. Sawyer and Barksdale Air Force Base. He was a successful self-employed entrepreneur as the owner of First Choice Lawn Care since 1995 and was involved in many other business ventures. Scott was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Elks Lodge #122. Scott is preceded in death by his father, James Alfred Willmes; and his father-in-law, David E. Tordone. He is survived by his fiancé , Lauren Tordone, and their daughter, Emma Grace (9); mother, Joan Alene Willmes; sister, Beth MacKenzie and husband, Bryan, and their children, Ava (15) and Connor (11); mother-in-law, Linda Tordone; sister-in-law, Kristen Robinson and husband, Mat, and their daughters, Molly (4) and Kayleigh (9 mos.); brother-in-law, David Tordone and wife, Marielle; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. In his free time, Scott loved camping, boating, and watching football. He always cheered for the Green Bay Packers - Go Pack Go! He was always on the go, running his business, diving into construction projects, and spending time with his family and friends. Scott was a devoted father and fiancé, loving son, caring brother, and best friend to so many. Memories of him will be held close to the hearts of all who knew him. He will be greatly missed! Honoring Scott as pallbearers will be Bryan MacKenzie, Mathew Robinson, David Tordone, Mark Singler, Charles Moore, Joseph Tordone and Connor MacKenzie In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.