Douglas Scott
Douglas Scott passed away home on February 26, 2019. Douglas was born and raised on his mother’s, Winifred Echols Scott and father’s, Seth Grant Scott’s farm in Murchison, TX. He loved to walk the woods with his companion Tip and enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Douglas went to Texas A&M and graduated with a masters of education degree.
Douglas visited friends in Odesa, TX where he met the love of his life Erna Ileen McFarland. They soon married and had 2 daughter Donna and Sheri.
Douglas entered the United States Air Force, he was stationed at Brooks Air Force in San Antonio, TX. his duties were Base Adjutant, Special Services Officer and Assistant Supply Officer. He played football, basketball and softball. He served as 1st Lieutenant.
Douglas was the stationed at Mitchell Air Force Base in Long Island, NY. He served as 2nd Lieutenant. His duties were Personal Affairs Officer. He was in charge of ground training and physical fitness test for all Air Force Academy applicant.
Douglas was also in charge of the Marching Troops in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. He played quarterback on the football team at Michell Air Force Base.
Douglas was then stationed at Ellington Air Force in Houston, TX. He was a Air Force Police officer. Douglas was promoted to Captain in the Air Force Reserves.
Douglas began coaching football and basketball at Jackson Jr. High in Pasadena, TX for three years.
He started coaching and teaching at South Houston High School in South Houston, TX for 24 years. He taught World History, Biology and Physical Education. He coached football, basketball, tennis, track and taught driver’s education. Douglas became the Head Defense Varsity football coach the last 12 years before retiring.
He had such a passion for sports he entered the Senior Olympic Games for 6 years. Douglas entered all the events and won numerous medals for his accomplishments.
Douglas loved his life serving the Air Force, teaching and coaching most of all he loved his sweet precious wife Erna and 2 daughters, Donna and Sheri. They meant the world to him.
Douglas was well liked and respected by everyone he came in contact with. Douglas committed his life to his Lord Jesus Christ whom he will serve for eternity.
Douglas is preceded in death by his sweet wife, Erna Ileen McFarland Scott; mother and father; brothers: Harold and Daniel E. Scott; sisters: Hortenge Vogel and Norine Farber.
Douglas is survived by his daughters Donna Scott Willett and Sheri Lee Scott; brother, Richard Scott.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 6010 TX-31, Murchison, TX 75778. Inurnment of Ashes will follow at Red Hill Cemetery.
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a difficult time I know. But we can find comfort in the promise God makes in Acts 24:15 that our loved ones will be with us once again.
Once again my condolences to the family.
Doug was always a caring and supportive uncle to me. When I was a puny 7 th grader and wanted to beef up for football, he coached me on nutrition “bananas and milk” and working out. He was also insightful and honest about life when I became an adult and tried to understand some of the struggles that life presents.
I’ll don’t think I’ll ever forget his amazing story telling sessions at the farm, on the darkened porch as he scared the wits out of me and my cousins with tales of “Rawhide and Bloody Bones”, as well as some true family stories of his childhood and the lessons learned. And the love had for his family Erna, Donna and Sheri was an example for others.
Doug we will miss you. We love you