Juan Santos, 80, of Scottsville, KY, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to Mariano Santos and Maria Luisa Sanchez. Juan was a proud veteran who served as a Marine during the Vietnam War. He graduated from high school and vocational school before building a career as a Diesel Mechanical Engineer.
He is survived by his wife: Brunilda Santos, Scottsville, KY;
2 sons and 1 daughter: Juan Carlos Santos (JC), FL; Edgar Santos, FL and Glorisel Santos, FL;
4 grandchildren: Joshua Santos, Julian Santos, Jaden Santos, and Mason Santos
3 great grandchildren: Mila Santos, Olivia Santos and Charlie Santos
A daughter-in-law: Monica Santos
A son-in-law: Kevin DuPuis
2 step daughters: Candy Santana and Monica Lopez
5 step grandchildren: Bastian, Elijah, Ivan, Jael and Isabella
He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Mariano "Tio Junior" and 1 sister: Elizabeth "Titi Eli".
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Middle Tennessee State Veteran Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Campbell and burial to follow in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
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