Obituary of Wilton Carroll “Preacher” Wescott

WESCOTT MANTEO, NC WILTON CARROLL WESCOTT, better known as ‘Preacher’, born July 19, 1932, went home to be with Jesus on June 24th. He died as he lived, surrounded by his adoring family. He loved to tell people he was born in ‘My Shoes’ (Mashoes Creek), North Carolina, to Susie and Colon Wescott. He was preceded in death by siblings, Mickey, Irene and Iva. Wayne Wescott of Manteo is his only surviving sibling. ‘Preacher’ had to row his siblings to school while they lived in Mashoes. His high school years were spent in Manteo. At 21 he married the love of his life, Maria Rivas Wescott; for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, they were together 53 years. Those years produced 5 children: Wilton Wescott, Jr, Cindy Wescott Peterson, Anthony Wescott, Tina Wescott Wilson and Christopher ‘Kipper’ Wescott. Preacher was proud of his children and they loved him fiercely. He leaves behind a legacy of fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He will be greatly missed. The funeral service will be held at the home located at 160 Airport Road, Manteo, NC on Saturday, June 30, at 10:30 AM. If there is inclement weather the service will be at Twiford Funeral Home in Manteo, NC. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home on Friday, June 29, between 6pm and 8 pm. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.