Charlie Thomas Prescott

1919 - 2013

Charlie Thomas Prescott obituary, 1919-2013, Boyd, TX

BORN

1919

DIED

2013

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White's Funeral Home - Springtown

401 North Main Street

Springtown, Texas

Charlie Prescott Obituary

Charlie Thomas Prescott, 94, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013, surrounded by family at home in Boyd. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Springtown, 500 N. Main St., Springtown. Interment: Jaybird Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at White's Funeral Home, 401 N. Main St., Springtown. Memorials: In lieu of usual remembrances, the Prescott family suggests contributions in Charlie's memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675, or First Baptist Church of Springtown. Charlie Thomas Prescott was born May 1, 1919, in Loraine, son of the late Thomas H. and Alma May Simer Prescott. He married the former Betty Jo Whirley on Sept. 17, 1945, in Colorado City, and together they had one daughter, Sherry. Charlie made his career with Gulf Oil and retired after nearly 30 years of dedicated service. He also served his country with dignity in the United States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged. Charlie was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Springtown. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Betty Jo Prescott; his parents; and 11 siblings. Survivors: Daughter, Sherry Suda, and her husband, Jim; granddaughters, Melissa and Nicole Clark; and a host of loving church family.

Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 22, 2013.
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From all of us here in Lindale- we are thinking of you with prayer and supporting your in your sorrow...
Dottie, Dub, Rita, Rhonda, Terri, Lorie

June 24, 2013

Uncle Charlie was a larger than life individual. His wit, sense of humor, and friendly personality will be sorely missed. He loved to tease, and always had something great to offer to any conversation. He made me feel so special, and I will always remember him with great admiration and love.

Sandra Blankenship

June 23, 2013

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