Gus John Zgourides

Gus was preceded in this life by his parents, John Zgourides and Anastasia "Tacia" Zgourides of Houston, Texas. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Barbara, and his children, Kelli Baer of St. Louis, Missouri, John and Jennifer Zgourides of the Woodlands, Texas, Dimitri and Bessie Zgourides of Houston, Texas, Nicholas Zgourides of Houston, Texas, and Christo and Karyn Zgourides of Katy, Texas. He also leaves behind his brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Katherine Zgourides of Kerrville, Texas. Gus has 10 grandchildren: John, Jason, Sarah, Gus (James), Bethany, Jacob Zgourides, Constantine (Costa), Christiana, Ava, and Deacon. Gus has two great-grandchildren, Violette and Matthew. Gus has many nieces, nephews, and godchildren - too many to name here - and he loved them dearly.

Gus grew up and lived in Houston for his entire life. He attended Stephen F. Austin High School, Rice University, and the University of Texas School of Law. During his lifetime, Gus served God, his family, and the community as a dear husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend. Gus was a legendary trial lawyer, practicing law throughout Texas from 1955 until just a few years ago. In his golden years, he served as a mediator, sowing peace where there had been discord.

Gus was an Orthodox Christian, and he served and loved God and the Church. In lieu of flowers, Gus would want any donations in his memory to be made to St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church, 1100 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, Texas, 77077.

Once the pandemic has eased, the family will have traditional Orthodox Trisagion memorial services and plans to invite everyone who loved Gus.