Ronald James Stott

I JOHN I:8-9 “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Born 20 December 1926 and graduated into glory 7 February 2024. Married 73 years to Shirley Jane (McGee) Stott and children by birth: Jane Margaret (Stott) Batchelder married to Douglas Batchelder; Lynn Jennifer Stott; Thomas Ronald Stott married to Suzanne Stott; and Dan William Stott married to his late wife Lynda Joy Stott. “Pop Pop” and “Grandmama” were blessed with 14 grandchildren: 7 grandsons and 7 granddaughters, plus 16 great-grandchildren. He regularly prayed for each of them because he trusted in God his Savior. His parents were Ellis and Gertrude Stott. His father emigrated from England which made Ronald a first generation proud American. His mother, a very godly woman, brought up her children in church. He was educated in the public school system of Phillipsburg, New Jersey as well as the high school where he flourished and was an outstanding student according to grades. He was recognized in a special program by Phillipsburg High years later among Outstanding-Achievers in life. Ronald worked in a factory making war necessities (cans) for two years. Saving money for tuition to attend Lafayette College, he walked miles back and forth from Phillipsburg to Easton each day. He graduated with a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and years later earned a degree in Bible from Philadelphia College of Bible. He was primarily employed in life by Roebling Steel Company, CF&I Steel Corporation, and Rohm & Haas Company. As a patriot called upon by his country in 1950, he proudly served for 2 years in the U.S. Army teaching math and other subjects to soldiers at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. He always maintained his Christian witness. He loved studying the Bible and teaching adult Sunday school as well as missionary work in Haiti and Source of Light in Georgia. In his lifetime, he was a church member of First Baptist Church of Phillipsburg, First Baptist Church of Burlington, Calvary Baptist Church of Bristol, and Easton Bible Church of Hainesport at his passing. He loved gardening, traveling, camping, hiking, reading, and being with family. His last profound words were: “I see my Savior!” A Memorial service for Ronald will be held at 11am on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Easton Bible Church, 2407 Fostertown Rd, Hainesport, NJ 08036. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ronald's memory may be made to the Hainesport Township Emergency Squad, 106 Broad St., Hainesport, NJ 08036.

Ronald James Stott

December 20, 1926 - February 7, 2024