John D. Scott, Jr.

John D. Scott, Jr., a retired school administrator and teacher, passed away on August 11, 2025 in Comanche, Texas. John was born in Gorman, Texas, on October 26, 1942. He was the son of John Deene Scott, Sr. and Kathryn Loudermilk Scott. His Scott and Loudermilk ancestors were early-day pioneers in Texas and founders of the Downing community in Comanche County.

John was a 1961 graduate of De Leon High School, received a BS degree from Abilene Christian University in 1965, and a master's degree from Tarleton State University in 1975. As a teacher in San Antonio, Texas, John was selected by his peers as Teacher of the Year and was the recipient of the Teacher Prize for Excellence awarded by Trinity University in San Antonio. He served as an officer and leader in local and state organizations including Phi Delta Kappa, Texas State Teachers Association, National Education Association, Texas Elementary Principals Association, and the City of San Antonio's Tomorrow's Schools Today Council.

In 1996, John retired and returned to the family farm in Downing, Texas. He was a worldwide traveler, collected Indian artifacts, and spent much of his time in the Washington, D.C. area where his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters reside. He had many friends and family members that he loved to spend time with.  He was a member of the Church of Christ.

John is survived by his beloved daughter, Carol Scott Schefer; son-in-law, Charles Schefer; and beloved granddaughters, Abby, Annabelle, and Lily Schefer.  As well as Lacy Loudermilk (Jaye), LeAnn Loudermilk Harris (Brian), Patti Loudermilk Burrow (Brandon) and their children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John Deene and Kat Scott.

Funeral services celebrating John's life were held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at De Leon Church of Christ with Lacy Loudermilk officiating. Interment followed in Downing Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Lacy Loudermilk, Brian Harris, Brandon Burrow, Royce Lesley, Gerald Van Zandt and Charles Schefer.

Memorials may be made to Foster's Children Home, Stephenville, Texas (www.fostershome.org), in loving memory of John.