John Arthur Moncrief Jr.

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and uncle, John Arthur Moncrief Jr., lovingly known as Cubby, whose larger-than-life presence touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

John lived fully, loved deeply, and never met a stranger. His greatest joy was his family, whom he cherished above all else. Whether gathered around a dinner table, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing stories and laughter, he made every moment meaningful. John was the kind of brother, son, uncle, and friend whose loyalty and love never wavered.

A devoted friend throughout his life, John maintained lifelong friendships that stood the test of time. John had a rare gift of making people feel valued, welcomed, and understood. John’s friendships were filled with laughter, unforgettable memories, and stead fast support.

John also had a passion for travel and adventure. He embraced every opportunity to explore and experience life to the fullest. John travelled regularly with his childhood friends Tim Moore, John Sondergaard, Chuck Blair and Carey Weston (The Burritos) on their quarterly trips to the coast and annual trips to special places arranged by Lynn Moore. John loved road-trips whether shared journeys with his brother, Chris, his good friend, Larry Herring, or on his own to visit, Jack Ewing, Wayne Jackson, Jim and Ann Lange and other life-long friends.

As a member of Phi Kappa Tau at Southwest Texas State, John embraced the values of friendship and loyalty that stayed with him long after graduation. Many of his fraternity brothers remained some of his closest friends throughout life.

Sports were another lifelong love. Whether cheering passionately for his favorite teams and athletes, playing competitively, or simply talking sports with friends and family, his energy was contagious. John brought the same passion and spirit to sports that he brought to every part of his life.

Having grown up at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, John was deeply proud to be an American and carried a lifelong appreciation for the freedoms and opportunities this country provided.

Above all, John will be remembered for his enormous heart, infectious personality, and the way he made others feel special. John was truly bigger than life - a man whose laughter filled rooms, whose stories captivated others, and whose love leaves a lasting imprint on all who knew him.

Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we are grateful for the incredible life John lived and the love he so freely shared. John’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, the friendships he nurtured, the family he adored and who adored him, and the joy he brought into every room he entered.

John will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered always, and forever carried in our hearts.

John died on May 10, 2026, age 76, in Houston, TX.

John was born on April 20, 1950, to John Arthur Moncrief, M.D. and Constance Jane Knudsen Moncrief. John is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Connie, and his brother, Christian Lee Moncrief, M.D.

John is survived by his sister, Sidi Moncrief, his niece, Thea Jane Wofford, great nieces, ReillyJane Hrachovy and Keely Hrachovy, nephew, Travis Judson Wofford, and his wife, Lisa Mouzi Wofford, M.D., great nieces, Isabelle Wofford and Charlotte Wofford, great nephew, Jack Wofford, nephew William Henry Moncrief, nephew, John Pearson Moncrief, and his wife, Nikki Moncrief, great nephews Christian Moncrief and Bowie Moncrief, and niece, Katherine Colleen Moncrief, uncle Christian W. Knudsen, and wife Elizabeth Neff Knudsen, cousin Holly Knudsen Varner, M.D., and her husband, Michael Varner, and an extended family of additional cousins and lifelong friends who meant so much to him.

A celebration of his life will be held in Houston on May 30, 2026, at Heights Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a service at 1:00 p.m. (thank you, Mike McCrum!) followed by a reception.

A graveside celebration of life will be held in San Antonio on June 6, 2026, at Wetmore Community Cemetery with a reception following (thank you Max and Grey Knight and the “Burritos”).

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Special thanks to the many friends who became family over the years. Thank you for being so wonderful to him and supporting his family because of your love for him. Your kindness, visits, prayers and companionship brought immense joy and comfort to him and to all of us.