Scott David Gumns, 47, of Michigan City, IN, died at 3:16 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at Methodist Northlake Hospital, Gary.
He was born March 26, 1969, in Michigan City to Arthur Gumns Jr. and Laraine (Hamann) Carlson.
Scott was a member of Carpenters Local 1485, LaPorte, and enjoyed sports.
Surviving are his mother, Laraine Carlson; two children, Ryan and Taylor Gumns; brother, Todd (Julie) Gumns; grandmother, Wanda Bagwell; uncle, Larry (Maxine) Hamann; niece, Megan (Ian) Montgomery; nephew, William; great-nephew, Alex; and three cousins.
Preceding him in death were his father; grandfather, Arthur Gumns Sr.; grandparents, Harold and Ann Hamann; and nephew, Bradley Gumns.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to his children, Ryan Gumns and Taylor Gumns, to assist with their education. Mail contributions to Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.