John R. Scott of Gorman, Texas passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 on Father's Day at the age of 93.  John was born May 23, 1927, in Temple, Texas to John Robert Scott, Sr. and Ida Dell Stracener Scott.

John graduated from Odessa High School and briefly attended college at Abilene Christian University until he was drafted into the United States Army. He selflessly and proudly served in the 4253 ^RD Quartermaster Service Battalion during WWII. He married Leveta Boyd Scott on December 13, 1945 in Odessa, TX.

They raised their children in Odessa where John was employed in the oil industry for many years. In 1979, John and Leveta set their sights on retiring somewhere they could own land and ranch and farm. They settled outside of De Leon/Gorman in the Rock Bluff community and built the family home that John was blessed to live in until his final day on earth, at the golden age of ninety-three.

John and Leveta loved their home place. Working his land and production was what he enjoyed most. It wasn't work to him, it was a true joy and he cherished each day God gave him to work on his land. John also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. John was a member of the Church of Christ (Hwy 6), De Leon. He dearly loved his church family and the fellowship it offered him. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; special uncle; faithful neighbor; and sincere friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

John is survived by his son, Robert Terry Scott and wife, Debbie; daughter, Sheila Scott Dowlen; grandchildren, Cristy Batte and husband, Blake, Kelly Blau and husband, Brandon, Scott Dowlen and wife, Stephanie, Lisa Autry, Dana Dowlen, Brook Bell, Ryan Kibler and wife, Destinee; fourteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his wife, Leveta Boyd Scott; his sister, Pearl Lee Collins;

Graveside funeral services were held Monday, June 29, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens (6801 E, I-20BL, Odessa). If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ (Hwy 6) De Leon, St. Jude's Research Hospital, or to the West Texas Boy's Ranch, in honor of John.