Alfred A. Escott

Alfred A. Escott

Alfred A. Escott, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Feb. 9, 2010. Al was born Nov. 18, 1932, in Mt. Olivet, to Albert and Francis Escott.

He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1950. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, Al was employed as a construction electrician, IBEW Local 540, retiring in 1994 after 37 years. He was a member of the GRA, NRA, Bolivar Sportsman's Club and the Canal Fulton Ramrod Club.

Al's strong faith was an inspiration to his family and friends, no one was a stranger in his eyes. His love of the outdoors and devotion to his family provided many loving memories for his children and grandchildren to always cherish. A true example of unwavering faith and a believer in "paying it forward," Al's unexpected passing will leave a painful void in our lives, but the knowledge that he is finally home with his Lord and Savior is a comfort to us all as we deal with our loss. "One in a million," he will be missed by all those that he touched in his life.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers Dean, Charles and Kenneth; sisters Opal, Ruby, Helen, Martha and Francis; grandson Jason Matthew Escott; and great-grandson Evan Paul Escott.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Arla Jean (Sanor) Escott, of the home; sons Mark (Betty) Escott and Dale (Lisa) Escott; daughters Pamela Escott, Lori (Eric) Bratcher and Cheryl Levinsky; grandchildren Michael and Jennifer Escott, Jessica, Christina, and Joshua Escott, Benjamin, Aaron and Anna Bratcher, Elizabeth "Beezo" Escott; great-grandson Landon Escott; sisters Ruth, Arbutus "Boots," Audrey, Jane, Janet and Darlene; a brother, Donald; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15, in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home, with Rev. Jeffrey Brown from Grace Brethren Church and Rev. Cynthia Theobald from Simpson United Methodist Church officiating. Intermentwas in Sunset Hills Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice. An online guest book is available at www.shriverfuneralhomes.com.