Richard R Scott

Richard was born and raised in San Jose, CA. He graduated from Los Gatos High School. He then enlisted, and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Ellington Air Force base, Houston, TX. He then met and married Elaine Dirr, who passed in April 1997. They had three children.

Richard proudly served 18 years as a volunteer fireman serving the city of Pasadena, Tx.

He was a member of Spares and Squares square dance team for a number of years. He raised his family as an engineer at Diamond Shamrock Corp., formerly U.S, Gypsum.

He met his sweetheart Martha Rodriguez in Sept 2006, and married in July 2009.

He is preceded in death by father Leslie Scott, mother Frances Swank, and daughter Kathryn Washington.

He is survived by wife Martha; brother Russell Morris; children Sharon Missavage, Richard Scott, Jr. and wife Gail, Monica West, Veronica Escalante, Eddie Escalante; grandchildren Jeffrey Missavage, Jeremy Missavage and wife Crystal, Heather Booker, Joshua Booker, Alexander Rodriguez, Ruthie Rodriguez; great grandchildren Morgan Missavage and Corbin Contreras. He is also survived by nephew John Paradysz, and niece Cindy Grimes, as well as numerous caregivers who became part of his family through dedicated service and friendship after he became disabled.

He was an awesome man with a big heart. He loved those who became a part of his life, and those who became a part of his life loved him. He never missed an opportunity to assist one who needed him, whether it was a little money, computer advice, or just a shoulder to cry on. He touched our hearts, and we will never be the same without him.

In lieu of flowers, it was always his desire to help the children in Africa that touched his heart everytime he saw their faces on TV. A memorial will be donated in his honor to Life Outreach, a memorial basket will be available at the funeral home.

Arrangements under the direction of Earthman Baytown Funeral Home, Baytown, TX.