Robert Westcott

Robert Morgan Westcott, age 74, of Cornelius, North Carolina, passed away in his sleep on April 2nd, 2019 of diabetic complications. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Westcott, his parents, William Westcott and Willavene Morgan, his in-laws, Peter Hurand and Julia Maxine Hurand, and his brother-in-law, William Rock.

He is survived by his loving family, son - Kyle Westcott of Arizona, daughter - Kai-lyn Westcott Schroeder of North Carolina - (John Schroeder), and three grandchildren - JT Schroeder - 15, Carson Schroeder - 11, and Emma Schroeder - 7, and his sister-in-law, Paula Rock and two nieces, Sara Rock (Scott Stewart) and Tricia Rock (Brent Carter), and grandnephew Lucian Stewart of Kansas.

Robert and Patricia were married in Steubenville, Ohio on January 31, 1970. In September of 1984, the Westcott family adopted Kai-lyn and Kyle from South Korea.  Robert graduated from West Liberty State College in West Liberty, West Virginia with a BA in Education which he pursued for the next 40 years. He also graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 2000 with a MA in Education.

The Westcott’s teaching careers took them to several towns starting with the small town of Belmont, OH, then to Norwalk, OH, and finally on to Ypsilanti, MI where he taught at Lincoln Consolidated Schools until retiring in 2010. While teaching, Bob coached wrestling, helped with the marching band, and put together team videos for sports teams including his son’s baseball teams.

In April 2011, the Westcott’s moved to Cornelius, NC to be near their grandchildren. There they found the wonderful neighborhood of Bailey’s Glen where Bob was very active in the Bailey’s Glen/Hough High School Partnership helping to aid the neighboring high school. Bob also enjoyed helping with the Bailey’s Glen newsletter and participated in the men’s Friday morning breakfast group with neighbors and friends.

A private memorial will be held by the family. Charitable donations can be given to the Bailey’s Glen/Hough High School Partnership for a scholarship in Bob’s name.