Obituary of John Thomas Wescott

ohn Thomas Wescott, Sr age 78 died on June 24, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of Gloucester City High School in 1949. He was formerly of Deptford and has lived in Woodbine since 1994. John served in the US Navy from 1949-1953 during the Korean War on the destroyer Charles H. Roan. He worked for ITT Nesbit Plant in Philadelphia and was a Security Guard at West Jersey Hospital, Eastern Division in Vorrhees. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Deptford for 23 years and the Calvary Baptist Church of Ocean View for 14 years. He was also a member of the Upper Twp. Senior Citizen's Group. He coached Little League Baseball in Deptford for 15 years and in Dennis Twp for 2 years. John was a dedicated Phillies and Eagles Fan. He enjoyed the outdoor summer concerts at Sea Isle City and North Wildwood. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Nancy M. (nee Strack), children John, Jr. of Williamstown, Michael of Deptford, Steven (Cynthia) of Mantua, David of Mays Landing, grandchildren Mark and Orey, brothers Russell of Southampton, Charles of Mantua, and sisters Jean Madden of Moorestown and Betty Weisbecker of Palmyra. Predeceased by brothers Larry and Ernie. Friends may call on Monday after 9am in the KELLEY FUNERAL HOME, 125 Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ. Funeral service 11am. Interment Eglington Cemetery. Those desiring may make a contribution to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.