MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Jimmy Leon Scott, 69, of Madisonville, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Born June 17, 1950, in Beaver Dam, to the late Riley and Mary Louise Scott.
Jimmy grew up in Ohio County, Kentucky, and became a jack-of-all-trades but he especially enjoyed working on cars. He was a friendly person who never met a stranger. Jimmy loved his family and his dog, Patches.
Mr. Scott also was preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Karen Keown Scott, in 2015, and his brother, Wendell Scott.
He is survived by his sons, David and Thomas LaRoche; daughter, Dana LaRoche, all of Madisonville, Kentucky; grandchildren, David and Catherine LaRoche; sister, Beulah Ferguson; brother, Elwood Scott; and several nieces and nephews.
The service will be 12 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Peace at Rosehill Cemetery. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the family of Jimmy Scott, c/o Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, 900 Old Hartford Rd. Owensboro, KY 42303.
Memories and condolences for the family of Jimmy Scott may be left at www.glenncares.com.