Obituary of Edward “Ab” Wescott

MANTEO, NC EDWARD MERL ‘AB’ WESCOTT, 93, of Manteo, NC died Monday, August 9, 2004 in a Nags Head nursing home. Mr. Wescott, a native of Manteo, was the former owner/operator of Manteo Furniture. He was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, a past member of Manteo Lions Club, the Rotary Club, a past Master of Manteo Masonic Lodge #521, and past member of the Order of Eastern Star. Throughout his life, Ab was an accomplisher. As a youth, he long netted with his father. When WWII broke out he became a carpenter at the Manteo Shipyard, building ships for the Navy. Ab and a partner bought City Market, a local grocery, after the war ended, and he became a butcher. But, his enterprising spirit did not stop there. In 1947, Ab, with his brother, opened Manteo Furniture Company, which still thrives today. Retirement meant one thing to Ab ‘ back to the water, his first love. Also, during this time he became an artist and sculptor, selling his crafts in local shops. Mr. Wescott was the son of the late Lloyd M. and Lonie Midgett Wescott and the widower of the late Irlene Burrus Wescott. Mr. Wescott is survived by three daughters, Merle W. Daniels, Barbara W. Meekins and Mary W. Rogers, all of Wanchese, NC; a son, Lloyd Melvin Wescott of Manteo, NC; two brothers, Roy Wescott and Fred Wescott, both of Manteo, NC; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Jerry Cribb officiating. Burial will follow in the Manteo Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.