James Lynn Scarborough, Southern Baptist minister and longtime associational leader, died Dec. 30 in Mineral Wells. He was 78. He was born May 7, 1947, in Orange to Cecil Scarborough and Faye Goss Scarborough. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Scarborough devoted his vocational life to Christian ministry, serving as a Southern Baptist pastor and later as a director of missions. In those roles, he provided leadership to local congregations and associations, offering pastoral care, preaching, and guidance rooted in his commitment to Christ and the mission of the church. His ministry emphasized cooperation among churches and faithful service within the Southern Baptist Convention. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Scarborough and Terry Scarborough, and by a grandchild, Eden. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Scarborough of Mineral Wells; a brother, Larry Scarborough and wife Connie; two daughters, Cristy Kleifgen and husband Rob, and Katie Beth Vargas and husband Tony; grandchildren Jak, Stella, Anissa, Noah, Samuel, Judah Ben, Lucy Ruth, and others.
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