James Ammon Scott, Jr.

Companion James A. Scott, Jr. was born in San Angelo, Texas, June 27, 1928. He was educated in San Angelo Public Schools and attended Angelo State University graduating in 1952 with the Degree of Associate in Arts. He served as President of the Science Club, President of the Sophomore Class, member of the Student Council and President of the Ex-Students Association. He was listed in Outstanding Students in American Colleges and Universities in 1952.

His military service was as Sergeant in the United State Air Force from 1946 to 1950, at the 15th Air Force Headquarters, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Companion Scott is a General Insurance Agent in San Angelo, Texas; a member of Texas Association of Independent Insurance Agents and also the National Association.

He is a member of the Methodist Church of San Angelo, and has served on the Board of Stewards; the Building Committee; Past President of the Men's Bible Class' member of the Television, Radio and Film Commission, Southwest Texas Conference; and a member of the District Mission Board.

Served as President of the Daybreakers Kiwanis Club (now defunct), and a member of the Board of City Development-Military Affairs Committee.

Masonically, he was Raised a Master Mason in Concho Lodge No. 1260, A.F. & A.M., August 16, 1951, and served as Worshipful Master in 1960.

Exalted to the Sublime Degree of Royal Arch Mason in San Angelo Chapter No. 170, R.A.M., September 27, 1955; served as Excellent High Priest in 1964; District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, 1965-1966; and is the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of South Dakota near the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas. Was Elected Right Excellent Grand King in 1971, passed through the Chairs and was elected and installed as Most Excellent Grand High Priest on December 4, 1973, and served for the year 1974. Received the Order of High Priesthood in 1965. He is a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour; York Rite College and Royal Order of Scotland. He is a member of the Red Cross of Constantine.

Greeted in San Angelo Council No. 110, R.&S.M., October 12, 1955; served as Thrice Illustrious Master in 1965, and as District Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas in 1972. Received the Order of the Silver Trowel in 1965.

Knighted in San Angelo Commandery No. 28, K.T. in 1956 and served as Commander in 1960. He is a member of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests.

He is a member of the San Antonio Scottish Rite Bodies.

Obituary

James A. Red Scott

SAN ANGELO

Red grew up in San Angelo and, except for a time in the Air Force, he lived his entire life in San Angelo. He served in the Air Force, 15th Squadron, in Colorado Springs, where he met Louella Mortenson and married her. They moved back to San Angelo and he worked as a general insurance agent. They had two children. They were married for 18 years. He married Evelyn Letzel in 1973. They were married until her death in 1993. Red was active in First United Methodist Church and Business Men's Bible Class. He was a lay speaker, served on the board of stewards and was a member of the District Mission Board for the church. Red served as a president of the Business Men's Bible Class and played the piano for them for years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 1260 and 570, he was a 33rd degree Mason and served as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest from 1973-1974, for the State of Texas. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, the Grand Commandry of the Knights Templar of Texas, the York Rite and the Concho Suez Shrine. He is survived by one sister, Carolyn Vinson; a daughter, Rene' Scott Hilliard; a son, James A Scott; two grandchildren, CJ and Westin Hilliard; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a godly man and had a good heart. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sam Hunnicutt officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Published in GoSanAngelo from June 26 to June 27, 2014