James Scott Compton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Scott Compton (Somerset, Kentucky), who passed away on July 20, 2024 at the age of 58. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As James Scott departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved James Scott. Though James Scott may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his adoptive father Loyd Compton. He is survived by: his adoptive mother Edna Mae Bates Compton; his mother Edna Mae Compton; his stepbrother Gary Compton (Lisa); and his close friend Chasity Torres.

In lieu of flowers the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Rock Lick Cemetery Fund.