Jonathan David Escoe

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Jonathan Escoe Obituary

Name: Graveside service for Jonathan David Escoe
Start: 2016-06-23T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Belton Cemetery

Jonathan David Escoe

Belton, SC

Jonathan "John" David Escoe, 77, beloved husband of 56 years to Patricia McGowan Escoe of 121 Rice Circle, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Belton, John was the son of the late Roy and Gladys Shaw Escoe. John grew up in Belton and upon graduation joined the US Marine Corp where he served three years of active duty. After a 35 year career with Norfolk Southern Railway, where he retired as Assistant Georgia Division Superintendent of Terminals in Atlanta, John returned to Belton where he enjoyed a 22 year retirement that included lovingly restoring his home, gardening and spending time with his family and five grandchildren. John attended the First Baptist Church of Belton and was a member of the Marshall Bible Class. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are: son Kenneth David Escoe (Tracy) of Newnan, Georgia: daughter Kathryn Sequerth (Rick) of Mt. Pleasant, SC: grandchildren Austin, Ian, Anna Kathryn, Tristin Escoe and Jack Sequerth. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald "Buddy" Escoe and sister, Doris Kennedy. Graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Belton Cemetery with Rev. Dale Lynch officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Flowers are optional or memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Belton. The family will be at the residence. Cox Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family would like to say a special thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at the Rainey House.

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Published by Anderson Independent-Mail from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan Escoe

12 Entries

July 20, 2016

Dear Mrs Esco. A friend told me about Mr. Escoe's obituary. My name is Sylvia Jan Escoe Kinsman. My grandfather's name is George Richardson Esco, born in Alabama. He also worked n the railroad. My name is spelled on my birth certificate as Sylvia Jan Escoe. I know thru ancestry that the Esco name was spelled in different ways, ie. Esco, Easco, and Escoe. I am so sorry for your loss. If you care to get in touch with me, my email [email protected], tel. # 843-760-6158. I live in N. Charleston, born in Flint, AL.

Bill Hendricks

June 23, 2016

Praying for the family during this difficult time. I will always cherish the times I worked with Mr. Escoe as a trainman/conductor at Chamblee and as a trainmaster at Inman Yard. His guidance meant the world to me.

Ted Hawkins

June 23, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June 22, 2016

Dear Pat, Ken and Kathy, Our hearts are broken for all of you. We saw Johnny at the lake a few weeks ago and Bobby is so glad that he had that little visit with him. They had some fun times. We still laugh often at stories from the past. Your memories of him will be so precious in the coming years. We will see you all tomorrow. May God's peace and love be with you. Linda and Bobby Pugh

June 22, 2016

my condolences for your loss.

1 Thess.4:14

June 22, 2016

Dear Pat & Family
So sorry of hear John's passing..He was a
good man. Have fond memories of time we worked together at Inman Yard, and our association when he was at Chamblee.Also the time we shared with our visits.My prayers and thought to all.
Blessings, Barney Williams

Nick Gardner

June 22, 2016

I had the privilege of working with John in the tower when we were opening the new Linwood Yard.. John and I spent many a hard night in that tower with the yard about blocked out... John was always a cool headed operator and a wonderful guy to know and work with... My condolances to his family ...

June 22, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

Charles A.

June 22, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Escoe family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the God of all comfort.

Mike Adams

June 21, 2016

When I hired on with the railroad John was the conductor on the 4am job at Chamblee. I only had a few days to work that job before moving on to the next one but I learned a lot from him in that short time. After he was promoted to the supervisor level I had the privilege to work with him for several years at Chamblee where I was the conductor on the night GM plant job and he was the night shift trainmaster. Working together and still learning from him we did our best to serve our number 1 customer General Motors. Thankful I had the opportunity to work and learn from one of the railroads best.

Richard Hutcherson

June 21, 2016

Great Supervisor to work for at Chamblee and Inman. He really help me as a Conductor and Trainmaster. He also helped me to grow as a young man.
I learned a lot from him and I am very thankful for the time that he spend with me. May God bless his family. Rest in peace Mr. Escoe.

Hugh Schumpert

June 21, 2016

Worked a many of days & years @ Chamblee with Mr. Esco as a conductor and under his supervision as a Trainmaster. Sorry to hear the sad news of his passing.

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