John Caraway

December 20, 1915 - January 1, 2007

He was a veteran and Bronze Star recipient for his service in World War II and retired from the Texas National Guard as a chief warrant officer 04 in 1975. His years of service spanned from March 20, 1941, to Dec. 20, 1975. John was born Dec. 20, 1915, and grew up in Keller. He was a member of Riverside Lions Club, serving as president. He was a longtime supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, serving as scoutmaster of Troop 88 for over 40 years and in various positions with the Longhorn Council. He received the Silver Beaver Award and was a vigil member of the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the Masons, Shriners, and Scottish Rite. He received the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award and the God and Service Recognition from the Disciples of Christ and Boy Scouts of America. He was recognized for 40 years of service to Twin Arrows and Junior Leader Training for the Boy Scouts. He was KRLD Radio's Citizen of the Week in February 1995 for his service to youth.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Lee Caraway; and his sister, Ruth Caraway Pipkin. Survivors: His daughter, Valerie and her husband, John Box; his son, Randy and his wife, Melissa; his foster son, George Warner and his wife, Victoria; granddaughters, Martha and Katie Caraway and Rebekah Warner; and many nieces, nephews, dear friends and fellow Scouts. Memorials: You may honor John's memory with a contribution to the Longhorn Council of Boy Scouts or the Scottish Rite Hospitals.