George Scott Beall

George Scott Beall, Jr. (January 27, 1957 - January 23, 2025)

George Scott Beall, Jr., beloved son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 67, in Houston, TX, after a courageous battle following complications due to a stroke.

Scott was "born to be wild" on January 27, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas. Born the son of an Air Force career officer, Scott traveled with his family from his birthplace in Texas to Louisiana, Michigan, Newfoundland, Alabama (Auburn), the Philippines, Florida, Alabama (again, this time in Montgomery), and then finally settling permanently in Houston, Texas.

Scott always preferred sports over school. In his younger days, he led his school's basketball team to consecutive championships (his 6'7" frame was definitely an advantage!) and was voted All-Star player as his baseball team's pitcher and first baseman. Not only could Scott hit game-winning home runs, he could also sink a hole-in-one for his school's golf team. Though golf proved to be a lifelong sport for Scott, fishing ruled. Whether in a pond, a lake, a river, or the ocean, fishing was a recreation Scott enjoyed throughout his life. When Scott and his dad joined forces in local Alabama fishing tournaments held at Lake Martin or Jordan Lake, no bass-largemouth, smallmouth or otherwise--was safe!

Music was Scott's ultimate passion and joy. The music that emerged during his lifetime shaped him whether it was folk, rock-and-roll, heavy metal, blues, jazz, country or Southern rock. He could name a song on the first note, reel off every musician on a soundtrack and somehow keep the complicated band split-ups and re-joining's in order. His concert ticket stub collection was a thing of wonder! Scott always kept a guitar close at hand for a strum, a pick, or a tune.

Scott moved from Montgomery, AL in the late 1990's to settle permanently in Houston, Texas. There he worked for many years at DCI as a Collections supervisor. Then what began as a temporary side job for Scott, quickly turned into his permanent dream job. Scott began working for Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) and Andy Frain Services, Inc., event security companies in charge of overseeing stage barricade and back-of-house security for hundreds of professional football games, rodeos and live musical concerts in Houston. What better way to get a front row seat at the sport games he followed and the music he loved? Genius!

Scott will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He fought bravely, loved dearly, and lived fully. And, next time you find yourself under the open skies, listen closely for a heavenly riff or two playing from above.

"For I must be traveling on, now, 'cause there's too many places I've got to see, 'cause I'm as free as a bird now and this bird you cannot change...fly high, free bird." (Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Fly high, Scott. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky." Purple Haze, Jimmi Hendrix

Scott is preceded in death by his parents, Lt. Col. George Scott Beall and Ann (Shiver) Beall, of Montgomery, AL (and originally, of Atlanta, GA); his aunt, Claire (Shiver) Malone; his uncle, Dr. Arthur Charles Beall, Jr.; his cousins, Julie Malone, Justin Malone, Kathryn Arkin and A. Charles 'Charlie' Beall, III. Scott is survived by his sister, Catherine Beall, his niece, Anna Steinbrink, his nephew, William Steinbrink and Corie (wife), his cousins, Rev. Dr. Whit Malone, Susan (Malone) Arkin, and Vincent Beall.

The family wishes to extend a special note of love and gratitude to Scott's dearest friend, caregiver, and angel, Marci Smith, for her hope, her caring, her laughter, her glorious cooking, and her beautiful heart.

The family also wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice Care of Houston, Kindred Hospital of Sugar Land, and the doctors and staff of the Hermann Memorial Health System of Houston.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to MusiCares Foundation® ("MusiCares") at MusiCares Development, 3030 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404. MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. MusiCares does so by providing a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community.