John Scott Gray Jr.

John retired from a 20-year career in the Army and had a second career as a law enforcement officer for the Houston Airport Police as well as an Investigator for the Harris County District Attorney’s office.

He attended the Fondren Seventh Day Adventist Church, and was a member of the Blue Ridge Lion’s Club, and the Booker T. Washington High School Alumni Association.

John Gray was a Jazz and Rhythm & Blues aficionado, passionate Houston Astros, Rockets and Comets (Seasons ticket holder) fan. He played high school baseball and football (all city) and varsity football in college at Southern University and Texas Southern.

He is survived by:

Wife: Julien Gray

Children: Mauricio Rodriguez (Mary), Ricardo Rodriguez (Juanita), Kay Rollins (Lee), John Scott Gray, III (John Mercurio), Stephan Gray (Dawnella), Keith Gray (Charmaine)

Grandchildren: Lance Rodriguez (Laura), Camille Rodriguez, Anna Garza Carson (Tyler), Aaron Rodriguez (Bethina), Carissa Gray

Great grandchildren: Desire Rodriguez, Xavier Rodriguez, Alexa Rodriguez, Jayden Rodriguez, Sofia Rodriguez Carson, Benjamin Rodriguez Carson

Sister: Wyona Fitzgerald, Billie Rose Gray (deceased)

A visitation for John will be held Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Fondren Seventh Day Adventist Church, 7950 W Fuqua Drive, Missouri City, TX 77489. A funeral service will occur Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 7950 W Fuqua Drive, Missouri City, TX 77489. A committal service will occur Monday, January 9, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Gray family.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the newly formed scholarship established at Booker T. Washington High School for college bound-students.

- Check Donations made payable to: BTWAA Scholarship Fund for John Gray Scholarship

- Please Mail To: Booker T. Washington Alumni Association P.O. Box 10625 Houston Texas. 77206

- Electronic Donations via Zelle: 713-213-1934, PNC Bank, Booker T. Washington

- Memo: Scholarship for John S Gray