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SCOTT Joseph Mitchell Jr., 69, former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, died July 5, 2016. The son of the late Joseph Mitchell Scott and Marjorie Rush Scott, he was born September 1, 1946 in Lexington. He graduated from Lexington Catholic High School in 1964, the University of Notre Dame in 1968 with an accounting degree, and the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1972. He joined Stoll, Keenon & Park in 1972, where he created and headed the firm's bankruptcy practice. He left to become the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky in 1999, serving as Chief Judge for 10 years, from 2001-2011. After retiring from the bench, he rejoined Stoll, Keenon Ogden in 2012. Prior to his law practice, he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve in 1968 and taught accounting at the University of Kentucky from 1968-1971. He formerly owned the Chevy Chase Inn, was an avid handicapper, and was known and admired for his quick wit, extensive knowledge, sound judgment and unparalleled sense of humor. He was devoted to his family and traveled widely with his wife and daughters. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thompson Scott; daughters, Rush Scott Ray (Kyle) of Lexington and Jane Mitchell Scott (Ghuffran Ali) of Cincinnati; one granddaughter, Maryanne Scott Ray; sisters, Susan Scott Coughlin (Joseph E.) of Kenilworth, IL and Anne Scott Dadds (Harry) of Georgetown; brothers, John Geary Scott (Lynn McComas) of Lexington and Richard Campbell Scott (Anne) of Northville, MI; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many longtime friends. Services will be held 10am Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8pm Thursday at Kerr Brothers-Harrodsburg Road. The pallbearers will be James R. Boyd, C. Timothy Cone, John G. Irvin, Gregory R. Scott, Albert E. Southwood and Frank L. Wilford. The family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504, St. Paul Catholic Church, 501 W. Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 or the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org in lieu of flowers.
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I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death. We were housemates at Notre Dame and fellow Reds fans. I enjoyed Joe's wonderful sense of humor, his "joke of the day/week" emails, and his boundless enthusiasm. He was a masterful story teller and a wonderfully "stand-up" person. Although are contacts have been few and far between in recent years, I will always remember fondly the times we spent together. My condolences to Joe's family and friends.
John Exline
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August 7, 2016
My deepest sympathies to family and friends.
Jan Jennemann
July 8, 2016
Very sorry to have heard of Joe Scott's passing. I never had the privilege of meeting Joe, but John Scott has been my best friend for almost half a century. Melinda and I have followed Joe's illness and both of us send our most sincere condolences and sympathies to all the family.
Michael Veirs
July 8, 2016
Patty
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Love
Julie
Julie Noel Gorham
July 7, 2016
I graduated high school with Joe. He was the smartest student in the class of 1964. My prayers are with the family.
Robert Monahan
July 7, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for the Scott family! Joe was such a sweet man!
Kimberly Mains
July 6, 2016
Joe was an amazing man that I am proud to say is my uncle! Very kind, generous & caring. I will always remember "Santa". He will be missed...
Shelly Wurtele
July 6, 2016
Anne and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Jeannie Oldham
July 6, 2016
My sincere condolences to the entire Scott family. Joe will be greatly missed.
John Lenney
July 6, 2016
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