HORSE BRANCH, Ky. — James Paul Scott “J.P.,” 40, of Horse Branch, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1981, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Paul Lee Scott and Diane Gail Cecil Scott.
He was a 1999 graduate of Breckinridge County High School. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps serving on active duty until 2002. He finished up his service in the Marine Reserves and Army National Guard in 2018.
J.P. enjoyed driving tractors, working in the garden, being out in the country, and talking about world news with his mom. He was also a member of the Rosine Volunteer Fire Department. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Christina McGibney Scott; his two children, Christopher Scott (Lacey Sanchez) and Natalie Scott; his stepson, Caden McGibney; his parents, Diane and Paul Scott; his brother, Daniel Scott; his sister, Megan Cockerel; his niece, Olivia Cockerel; and his grandmother, Bernice Cecil.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 15, at the Caneyville Memorial Chapel. He will be laid to rest in the Hopewell Cemetery in Horse Branch. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, May 14, and from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
Family and Friends who wish to honor and remember J.P. in person at the visitation or funeral are required to wear a mask while in the funeral home for the safety of all those in attendance.
Caneyville Memorial Chapel is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Scott.