James Russell "Jim" Scott

James Russell “Jim” Scott, Jr., age 85 of Calhoun, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at AdventHealth Gordon. Jim was born on November 17, 1934 in Whipple, West Virginia, son of the late James Russell Scott, Sr. and Alene Evelyn Smith Scott. In addition to his parents, Jim was also preceded in death by: two sons, Steven D. Scott and Roger K. Scott; and two brothers, David Scott and Rondal Scott. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force with 23 years of service. He was a past master at Union-Kilwinning A&FM. Jim is survived by: his wife, Nancy Franklin Scott of Calhoun; son, Paul Simpson of Canada; two daughters, Dannett Simpson-Mays of Virginia and Denise McKenna; two brothers, Robert Scott and Wayne Scott; sister, Russella Scott Dobson; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren also survive. Graveside Services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 10th at 11:30 AM in the Georgia National Cemetery with military honors. Bryan Jacobs will have charge of music. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for James Russell “Jim” Scott, Jr.