Oak Ridge photographer Westcott has died

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The photographer who documented the beginnings of Oak Ridge has died. James Edward “Ed” Westcott passed away March 29. Visitation with the family will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home with a funeral service at 8 p.m. Interment will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally issued a statement after learning of the passing of the Oak Ridge historian and Manhattan Project photographer:

“Ed Westcott served our nation and Oak Ridge like few others, documenting our history with accuracy, compassion and an artist’s eye. The fact he labored in secret, producing his photography only for those with high-level security clearances, makes his work that much more impressive.

“He was a truly great photographer but, most of all, he was one of us. Choosing to return to his roots after being summoned to Washington, D.C., he became one of Oak Ridge’s most valued citizens and historians. Our hearts go out to his family and all who admired his great work. He will be missed.”

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