Quiontus Scott Jr

Quiontus “Pro” Scott, Jr. was born in Taylor, Texas to the late Quiontus and Alberta Nevels Scott September 12, 1948. It became obvious that the Scott household and the community of Taylor would be greatly influenced by Quiontus’ deposits in more ways than imagined. Even in his formative years, Quiontus was wise beyond his years and possessed those qualities which helped to shape him into Quiontus we all knew and loved. A gifted conversationalist, who could talk about anything and somehow make you think he knew everything; often reminding his friends and family through his own personal evaluation, that he was the greatest shoe salesman Houston had ever seen and the busiest barber to have cut hair in Austin; because God had given him a mouthpiece and his customers just loved to hear him talk and he’d further add, “I’m from Taylor but don’t forget I’m International.” He was a confident charismatic, whose charisma knew how to shine, ensuring to never be left behind. Quiontus was an effective engager of people and as one of his childhood friends said, “When he spoke, his confidence was impressionable and people just gravitated to him.” Quiontus also had an affection for the nicer things of life and his motto was, “It’s ok to have things, just don’t let things have you.” He loved fashion and influenced style with his designer look at all times. From head to toe he looked like he had stepped out of GQ Magazine. Even during his illness, he would not leave the house without making sure he looked good even when he didn’t feel good.

Education: He attended O.L. Price High School and was a pretty good athlete in Football, Basketball and Track. In fact, he loved retelling the stories of his accomplishments as a Panther. According to him, he was perhaps one of the best quarterbacks that came out of Taylor and he ran the 440 yard dash as he would say pretty fast and that’s how he got the nickname “Pro” because he was just that a Pro. Although, he did not graduate from O.L. Price due to enlisting in the military at the age of 17 after which, he did receive his GED, yet he claimed with Panther pride the class of ’67. In 1975, he attended Texas Southern University and in 1976 he graduated from Perkins Barber College Houston. Upon graduation from Barber School, he spent many years as a stylist at Richards Style Shop serving many famous professional Basketball and Football players and developing lasting friendships. After many years in Houston, Quiontus moved to Austin and worked as a Barber on 12th Street for many years.

Quiontus served in the Military Service from 1968-1972 and earned the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded 3 Bronze Service Stars, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Although, Quiontus had accepted Christ at an early age and had been baptized, he had an unforgettable experience with God that changed his life. He decided to make Jesus not only his Savior but also his Lord. He forsook his old life and found the greatest joy was living for the Master. Quiontus was grateful for what God had done for him and wanted everyone to know there was no secret what God can do; what He had done for him, He was willing to do for others. This was his message; this was his hope; that in Christ there is true recovery. From this, the dream emerged, and through his experiences learned in La Grange at New Bethel where he served as a Deacon and coordinator with his wife Jackie in the Drug/Alcohol ministry. Upon relocating to Taylor, under the watchful eye of Dr. Watson, he served as an example to others that we should never allow our circumstances to dictate our response. He lived until he died knowing that God’s grace is sufficient. He faithfully served at the First Baptist Church until the Lord called him from labor to reward.

He was preceded in death by his father Quiontus Scott, Sr., step-father Pastor T.L. Garner, Sr. and is survived by spouse, Jackie L. Owens-Scott, La Grange, TX. Children: Kevin Smith-San Diego, CA, Quiontus Scott III-Houston, TX, DeEbony Scott-Round Rock, TX, Elisha Ray Burney-Houston, TX, Sheila Ruth-Houston, TX, Carol Chapman-Dallas, TX, Lynn Williams-Houston, TX, Deborah Baker, Ernest Baker, Sherri Miller, Cecil Rice, Khalilah Harrison, Khalif Harrison all of Austin, TX, Alexis Brooks-Mexico, MO, Amani Latson, Antwoine Latson, Lori Latson all of La Grange, TX; 31 grandchildren; one great grandchild; Mother: Alberta Nevels Garner-Taylor, TX; Siblings: Zelma Neal-Austin, TX, Bettye Huff-Taylor, TX, Lucille (Pastor George) Winn-Round Rock, TX, Bobbie (Randolph) Griffin-Taylor, TX, Pastor T.L. (Diane) Garner-Taylor, TX, and Shala Bradshaw-La Grange, TX; a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.

A visitation with the family will be held 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 2, 2014 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 121 S. College, La Grange, TX 78945. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at First Baptist Church, 300 Robinson St., Taylor, TX 76574. Interment will be Monday, May 5, 2014 @ Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX.