Jeffery Scott McGowan was born July 27, 1949, in Houston, Texas to Bobbie and Milton McGowan and passed away June 29, 2021.

Scott graduated from Katy High School in May 1967. He attended Sam Houston State University and graduated from the University of Houston. He married Pam Morton in 1969 and had two children, Jeffery and Whitney.

Always the athlete, he played hard and never quit. In high school, he played football and was named “All District” his senior year. He also played basketball and ran track. As an adult, he played in many baseball and softball leagues. Scott coached all of Jeffery’s Little League and Katy Youth Football teams. He became an umpire and was always in demand in the Katy and Spring Branch area.

Scott was a loyal friend and always available to help others. He could do anything, which came in handy once he and Pam bought the “Tucker Home” to restore. He loved telling how he got Skeet Poorman to agree to cut and move the house and had several stories about riding with Skeet on ‘moving day.’ He was a Texas history buff and greatly enjoyed historical sites, Texas State Parks, and obscure small towns.

Scott spent most of his career as a valve salesman, retiring in April 2016. He never truly retired because there was always a friend or family member needing help. He and Pam worked together on never-ending renovations to their historical home. Many hours were spent on the antique trail to find something he needed for his projects. He sometimes fussed when Pam came up with ideas for the house and yard, but he always came through to make them possible.

Scott took great joy in his grandchildren and was a very active “Ole Dad” to Matthew, Hunter, Emma, Lucas and Cameron. They quickly learned he was a soft touch and knew to ask him first when they wanted something. He was always ready to play ball, catch minnows, go swimming, watch cartoons, teach them to drive the 4-wheelers, hunt, fish or practice baseball fundamentals. He attended all games and events and was very proud of each child. Every summer he was the assistant camp director for “Camp Maggie” and helped with the outdoor activities that had been planned for the grandchildren. The 5L Ranch in Leakey was a huge part of his life; he passed that love and respect for this special place to his family.

Scott was saved when he was a young teenager and was active in the Katy Methodist Church. Later he joined Katy’s First Baptist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, VBS volunteer and greeter.

Scott is survived by his wife, Pam; his children Jeffery and Anissa McGowan of Pattison and Whitney and Justin Lock of Katy, five grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at Katy’s First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Katy’s First Baptist Church, 600 Pin Oak, Katy TX 77494 or Texas State Parks and Wildlife Foundation, 2914 Swiss Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204.

Funeral services held under the direction of:

Schmidt Funeral Home
1508 East Avenue
Katy, Texas 77493
(281) 391-2424