John Scott Jr

John Scott Jr. was born on May 17, 1931 to the late John and Alice Scott in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in east Baltimore on Chapel Street where he attended Dunbar Senior High School. While at Dunbar, he played football and ran track. He graduated from Dunbar Senior High School as a member of the February class of 1950. Thereafter, he matriculated to then, Morgan State College (Morgan) where he joined the ROTC program. He was initiated into Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in April of 1953. He graduated from Morgan in 1954, and entered the military as on officer. He was stationed at Fort Benning and subsequently, Fort Bragg as part of the 82nd Airborne. While stationed at Fort Bragg, he met his lovely bride, Olivia. They were married June 9, 1956 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina at St. Anne's Catholic Church and recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. John was discharged in December 1956. Following his military service, he received a Masters Degree from the University of Maryland, an advanced degree in Administration from Loyola College and a second advanced degree in Leadership and Administration from Johns Hopkins University. John returned to Baltimore and served as a student teacher at Booker T. Washington Junior High School. He formally began his career in education as a physical education teacher on the Eastern Shore in Centreville, Maryland. He later accepted a teaching position at Cherry Hill Junior High School. He then taught physical education at Calverton Junior High School. He continued his career as an assistant principal at Gwynn Falls Park Junior High School. After more than 32 years of service in public education, he retired in 1989 as assistant principal at Southwestern High School. After his retirement, he was called upon to work part-time with the Baltimore City Public School District to provide guidance and leadership for school suspensions and other issues affecting the education of students. During his retirement, John Scott continued volunteering with several organizations. John was a dedicated lifetime member of Omega Psi Phi- Pi Omega Chapter. He was passionate about opportunities to promote academic excellence. As such, he worked with fraternity to provide scholarship awards and leadership development skills to area youth. He genuinely enjoyed fellowship with his fraternity brothers and often shared their accomplishments with family and friends. As part of his commitment to education, John was also a life-time member of the Morgan State University Alumni Association. He also served as a volunteer tutor with the Baltimore City Public Schools District. He was admired for his guidance and consultation on local school issues and enjoyed working with students to help them achieve their goals. As a result of his military service, he was an active member of the 555 Parachute Infantry Association Incorporation (Triple Nickles). He served his country with distinction and was honored to be a member of the armed forces. John was an active member of the Arlington-Ashburton Neighborhood Association. He has resided in his current neighborhood for more than 55 years where he consistently voiced his opinions on matters pertaining to the safety, livelihood, and the well being of his neighbors. He was an active member of Heritage United Church of Christ and served in many capacities. He often answered the call to fulfill the needs of the church mission and was an obedient and loyal servant. John enjoyed traveling and found his greatest joy when spending time with his family in Baltimore or visiting his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchild in Pensacola, Florida. He was an avid reader and relished opportunities to share historical facts about his community and country. He consistently supported projects and events designed to improve the quality of life for others. John remained active well into retirement and loved playing tennis. He also loved to swim. He proudly participated in the Senior Olympics where he received medals for his outstanding athletic accomplishments. John Scott is survived by his wife; Olivia, son; Rodney (Juanita), grandsons; Christopher and Malcolm, granddaughter; Olivia, great grandson; Caiden, his dear brother; William Gross, John A. Scott, and Joseph Scott. He is preceded in death by his sister Elaine Toler. Community members career colleagues, church family, fraternity, brothers, military brothers, former students, extended family members, and a host of friends throughout Maryland and around the country also adored John.

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John Scott Jr

May 17, 1931 - January 2, 2017