John Buck Scarborough
December 19, 1938 ~ February 5, 2026
John Buck Scarborough, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2026, in Brushy Creek after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 19, 1938, in Palestine, Texas to parents Ezem Gillam Scarborough and Genever Holcomb Scarborough.
He was a graduate of LaPoynor High School, Henderson County Junior College and earned a teaching degree from SFA University. He went on to teach High School Math at LaPoynor ISD for 42 years. John Buck was a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Montalba.
He was an avid hunter, especially loved hunting dove and quail. His love for horses always had him breaking colts, riding, and team roping. However, his greatest pastime was working on his ranch and raising his livestock.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ezem and Genever Scarborough, and brother and sister-in-law, E.G. and Christene Scarborough.
John Buck is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Theresa Gail White Scarborough. Son, Billy and wife Kendra Scarborough; Granddaughter, Katy and husband Kyle Weatherford; Great Granddaughter Kenly Weatherford. Daughter, Karen and husband Mick Roberts; Grandson, Trey and wife Natalie Gould; Granddaughter, Michaela Ellis; Great Grandsons, Maddox and Maverick Gould. Special friend and team roping partner Jim Turnage (DeeDee); special cousin, Jan Scarborough and several nieces, nephews, and other family members who will miss him deeply.
The family wished to send a special thanks to the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice, especially Larami and Griselda.
Graveside services celebrating the life of John Buck will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hopewell Cemetery in Brushy Creek, Texas, with Doyle Wood officiating.
Visitation will take place from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m., before the service.
Graveside and cremation services for John Buck Scarborough are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit his online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with his family
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What a loss! John Buck was so funny and loving teacher and family man. He will be .missed Our love and prayers to Ms.Gail and family.
Bill-Becky Lincoln Cooksey
Fort Worth
He was a wonderful person. One of my favorite teachers. He really new how to teach. I owe my algebra and geometry knowledge, thanks to him I had no issues in college. He always had a smile and a kind word. I love this man. God bless!
Sweet Pop, he was always so sweet to everyone and to Trippy and he was always down for Little Mexico, we will all miss you Pop 💜
John Buck and I met at Scoob Waggoner’s roping pen in Athens. He knew right off I was green as a gord and introduced himself and immediately gave me tips on how to rope a steer. After several runs I hung one turned left dragging the steer so fast without giving the heeler a chance to catch his back legs. I rode up to John Buck and he was laughing his tail off and told me I may want to slow down the next time I catch. This started a thirteen year journey of he and I chasing the rainbow and having the time of our lives. John Buck helped me become the cowboy I always dreamed of being from the time I was old enough to know what a horse was. He became my older brother and I will miss him but will relive every moment we shared whoopin and ridin. R.I.P. JOHN BUCK I will never forget you and every conversation I have about a horse your name will be there with me.
Love you my friend,
Jim
John Buck had a kind word and a smile every time I saw him. Keeping Gail and all his family in my thoughts and prayers. I know the loss of John Buck will leave a void, but praying for your comfort.
Billy, Kendra & Katy and Kyle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and
Your family
Rodney & Annette
Billy Kendra & Katy & Kyle
Our thoughts and prayers
Are with you & your family
Rodney & Annette
Hugs and prayers Kendra and family. Sending love.
Leah Hooton Zeiters
I remember John Buck from when Gail and I worked together in the beauty salon downtown. We had so much fun during the Christmas holiday and everyone brought their favorite dish. We shared some good times and he was a joy to be around. Gail, I am so sorry for your loss and I pray God give you strength and peace as you lay to rest your husband. We know that if we are Christians to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May he rest there with him until you meet again.