Scott Gregory Black, age 86, of Menard, left us on a beautiful sunny afternoon October 1, 2025. Scott was born at home in Mason Texas to Wade Black and Topsy (Johnson) Black on May 28, 1939. Scott graduated from Mason High and joined the Army the same day, serving three years at White Sands Missile Range as a Military Policeman. He settled on a career he loved for 32 years as a Game Warden for the state of Texas. He was stationed in San Angelo, Iraan, Fort Davis, Encinal and finished up in Menard, Texas making many lifelong friends along the way. Scott was a relentless coyote hunter, decent fiddle player, happy to show you his all-around cowboy buckle, average golfer, and proud dad and “Opa,” following his son Jesse and grandkids Nickolas and Kim to all kinds of events. Then he bought a motorcycle and he and Linda, his wife of 57 years, rode off to fun and adventure where he won an Iron Butt award for riding one thousand miles in 24 hours. Sunday found him in his pew at the Methodist Church before racing off to Abuelo‘s for lunch and soft serve.
Left to enjoy the memories are wife Linda Oestreich Black, daughter Stacy and husband Mike, grandson Nicholas and Brittany, granddaughter Kimberly and Josh, great grandkids Noah, Eden, and Olive. Also surviving, sister-in-laws Brenda and Becky and numerous niece and nephews. Waiting for him were his mom and Dad son Jesse, brothers, Larry and Don and nephew James.
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a Celebration of Life for Scott. Join family and friends and enjoy soft serve ice cream at Los Abuelo’s restaurant in Menard (1010 Frisco Ave.), to celebrate a life lived on his own terms and in his special way.
Friends may view and/or sign Scott’s online memorial guest book at www.leatherwoodmemorialchapels.