Hello Jim,
It appears to be a wasp or cicada killer. Seeing the size and the details as seen from the front, and the top of the back, can help ID it if it is not too damaged.
Try photographing its back, perhaps taking a long pin and pinning it in place first. Also include a ruler or a coin in the picture so we can judge size.

Here are some resources for you in the meantime:

Wasp Chart

http://insects.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/fauna/vespidae.html

Cicada killer

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/unfounded_fear_of_cicada_killers

Please attach a picture of the back, or if you can’t  let me know, and I can refer this to our entomologist.