Jeremy "Scott" Lovin, age 41, of Hays, Kansas, died on October 2, 2017 at Hays Medical Center.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 10, 1975.

Scott was a 1994 graduate of Hays High School.  He went on to work on three degrees from Colby Community College and Fort Hays State University.  He had attained his Master's degree and was working on his Doctorate.  He loved to learn.  Scott worked as a clerk at different types of businesses.

Family time was one thing Scott enjoyed most in life.  He especially enjoyed his nieces and nephews.  Playing cards, reading a good book, and doing research into many different subjects were among his many hobbies.  He was known as an avid video game player.

Scott is preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Jones) McGuine of Kansas City, Missouri; and his grandparents.  Those left to mourn his passing are his father, Richard D. Lovin and wife, Pat; sisters, Danielle (Joe) Anderson and their children, Isabella and Braiden Anderson, of Ellis, Kathy (Mark) Zahn and their children, Dustin, Logan, and Whitney of WaKeeney; brothers, James (Bonnie) Brungardt, and their children Jimmy, Eric, and Cooper of Victoria, Bill (Skyler) Hankins of WaKeeney; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His gentle wisdom and gentle laughter will be greatly missed by all.

A family hosted memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the United Methodist Church, Ellis.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Jeremy Scott Lovin Funeral Fund, and may be sent to 106 East 10 ^th St., Ellis, KS  67637.