Ernie Westcott

Ernest W. “Ernie” Westcott, 87, of Oregon, Missouri, formerly of Mound City, passed away September 21, 2021 at Community Hospital in Fairfax, Missouri.

Ernie was born on May 19, 1934 near Fillmore, Missouri, one of 11 children of William W. and Opal L. (Schmit) Westcott. He graduated from Maitland High School and worked for many years at the former Patterson Ranch.

On March 14, 1959 he married Ruby Montgomery. She preceded him in death in 2011. He was also preceded by his parents; brothers, J. Henry, Verl, Sherly, and Karen; daughter, Cindy Lou; and granddaughter, Teresa M. Lewis.

Ernie is survived by his children, Roger Westcott of St. Joseph, Missouri, Tonja Seidl of Kansas City, Missouri, and Ernest Westcott of Maryville, Missouri; siblings, Jerry Westcott, Rick Westcott, Pat Box, Pam Miller, Marlene Thompson, and Janie Irwin; sister-in-law, Wanda Killin; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services: Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, 2:00 pm, River of Hope Fellowship Church. Family will greet friends one hour prior to services. Private family inurnment: Fillmore Cemetery, Fillmore, Missouri.