Esco McCann

Esco L. McCann, lifelong resident of the Corsicana area, passed away September 14, 2011 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents Elton and Bennie McCann, brothers Billy Joe, Jack and Paul McCann. Mr. McCann is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 64 years, Wilma H. McCann. Sons Raymond L. McCann and wife Judy of Huntsville, , Royce A. McCann and wife Mary of Houston. Five grandchildren, Carol R. Busby and husband Marc of Spring, John B. McCann of Spring, Mathew R. McCann and wife Stacy of Belton, Mo., Allison Hagan and husband David of Houston and Terri Richardson and husband Brian of Houston. Twelve great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. His survivors also include brothers Ray McCann and wife Sandee of Corsicana, Gene McCann and wife Diane of Tomball. Sisters Linda Harrison and husband Billy of Corsicana, Betty Goodin and husband Joe David of Tyler and sister-in-law Jimmie McCann of Pursley and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Mr. McCann served our country during WWII in the U.S. Navy, assigned to Standard Landing Craft Unit #34. He entered the service in January, 1944 and was discharged in January 1946 with both the Good Conduct Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Award. He was a career electrician with 55 years of membership in the I.B.E.W. Local #1151. He began his electrical career in 1954 and retired from Childers Electric in 1986. Mr. McCann was also a cattle rancher, living in the Pursley community for many years before moving back to Corsicana in 2003. Visitation is scheduled from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Services will be held on Sunday, September 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Hme with Bro. Danny Reeves and Bro. B.F. Risinger of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Corsicana. Serving as pallbearers are: John McCann, Ron McCann, Billy Harrison, David Goodin, Todd Harrison and Jim Howard. Honorary pallbearers are: First Baptist church Adult Men’s Bible Class. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund at 510 West Collin Corsicana, Texas 75110.

Esco McCann

January 18, 1925 - September 14, 2011