John Louis "Jack" Biscoe

john biscoe

October 2, 1940 ~ June 5, 2015

John “Jack” Louis Biscoe, 74 of Great Mills, MD, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born October 2, 1940 in Drayden, MD, he was the son of the late Margaret Adams Biscoe and Joseph Walter Biscoe. Jack is survived by his wife Nannie Louise Biscoe whom he married November 1, 1963, in St. George’s Catholic Church, children: Donna (Terry) Sexton of Great Mills, MD, Kenneth (Debbie) Biscoe of Leonardtown, MD and Jaclyn (Matt) Harris of Lexington Park, MD. Siblings: Carolyn Wooden of Lusby, MD Charles Biscoe of Greensboro, NC, 4 grandchildren: John (Rose) Biscoe, Brandi (Chris) Radcliffe, Michael Biscoe, Kayla Sexton, 4 great-grandchildren; Christopher Radcliffe, Wyatt Biscoe, Ayden Radcliffe and Jase Biscoe. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Biscoe. Jack was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, graduating from Great Mills High School, Great Mills, MD. John served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army from August 15, 1958 to August 14, 1961, 3rd Engineer BN, 24th Infantry Division (Germany) and 20th Engineer Ft. Devens, Massachusetts, he was also with the Air Defense National Guard, Launcher Crewman and retired in 1975, which he always said were his best years, he loved his little farm, his tractors and growing a garden. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in St. George’s Catholic Cemetery Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be: John Biscoe, Chris Radcliffe, Richard Meade, Michael Biscoe, Cameren Corcoran, and Larry Hardy. Honorary Pallbearers: Matt Harris, Kenny Biscoe, and Terry Sexton.

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  1. Our thoughts and prayers to the whole Biscoe family during and after this difficult time. It’s never easy losing a patriarch to the family, though all the teachings and guidance shall carry all of you through. May you find comfort and peace in the arms of those that surround you.

  2. Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family. He will walk with u (Brandi) forever

  3. So sorry for your loss, Mrs Biscoe!!! I am praying for you and your family!!! Love you!!!

  4. Dearest Nannie and family,
    I was so saddened to see that John had passed, I enjoyed helping him over the years when he would come into the branch to visit. I will miss chatting with him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. God Bless

  5. Melissa and Michael Cesario says:

    Words can never express enough when thrown into you spot. I’m so sorry for your loss. Mr Biscoe, I will not forget your quiet spirit. Precious IN HIS sight are the death of HIS saints. AND blessed are you who are mourning. You shall be comforted.


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