Douglas M. Besco Sr., 70, of West Portsmouth died Saturday March 9, 2013 at Southern Ohio Medical Centers emergency room. He was born Dec. 7, 1942 in West Portsmouth, a son of the late Sherman and Myrtle Hall Besco. Doug was a longtime truck driver and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Linda Flowers Besco; 2 sons, Douglas (Bonnie) Besco Jr. and Jason Besco both of West Portsmouth; 1 daughter, Kim Besco (Tim Evans) of West Portsmouth; 2 sisters, Patty Staggs and Josephine Redoutey both of Portsmouth and 6 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Sherman and Norman Callaway and a infant sister, Edith Ruth Besco. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 6:30 PM at Mt.Zion Apostolic Church, 1514 16TH St., West Portsmouth with Pastor Donald S. Harr officiating. Cremation arrangements were handled by D.W. SWICK FUNERAL HOME IN NEW BOSTON. Condolences to dwswickfuneralhome.com.