John Scott Ebersole Sr.

John Scott Ebersole Sr. obituary, Charles Town, WV

John Scott Ebersole Sr.

John Ebersole Sr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2024.
JOHN SCOTT EBERSOLE, Sr. aka "Scott" age 68 of Charles Town, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia after a prolonged illness.

Born Friday, March 30, 1956, in Binghamton, NY, Scott grew up in Huntsville, AL before moving to Leesburg, VA. He graduated from Loudoun County High School where he played football, wrestled, and was known for his gregarious nature. Following high school, Scott enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served for 5 years, stationed in California and London, England.

After serving his country, Scott joined the Town of Leesburg Police Department. Scott spent most of his career as a K-9 handler for LPD. Scott would go on to win awards in his field with his first working dog, Buddy, a Belgian Laekenois, and later, two German Shepherd dogs, Alex and Edo. Scott earned several citations and awards during his career, such as Police Officer of the Year, Bronze Medal of Valor, and Silver Cross Medal. He retired as a Sergeant from the police department in 2006.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, John M Ebersole, his mother, Teresa J Ebersole, and his brother-in-law, Larry Smith. Scott is survived by his son, John Scott Ebersole Jr of Leesburg, VA, his brother, Robin Ebersole (De),of Maurertown, VA, his sister, Kelly Smith, of Ranson, WV, as well as a host of nieces and nephews who he adored.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cr. SE, Leesburg, Virginia. A Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Interment will be after the service at Leesburg Union Cemetery, Leesburg, VA. Anyone who would like to join the family afterwards for a remembrance is welcome. Location is pending.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Scott's honor to the United States Police Canine Association Foundation at www.uspcak9.com/uspca-foundation

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com

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158 Catoctin Circle, S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175

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