Mr. James Lewis Bookout of Albany, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at his residence in Alpha, Kentucky, having attained the age of 73 years, 10 months, and 6 days. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on Sunday, October 14, 1945, the son of James David and Mary (Norris) Bookout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Sue Smith, and Janie Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bookout, whom he wed February 26, 1966, his son, James David Bookout, a grandchild, Whitney Reshea Bookout, all of Albany, Kentucky, special friends, Tommy Goss and Lewis Goss, both of Martinsville, Indiana, a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted Friday, August 23, 2019, in the Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Brown officiating. Burial was in the Peolia Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were David Bookout, Shaun Brown, Brian Brown, Tracy Smith, Josh Cason, and Storm Burchett. Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of arrangements.