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Sherwood Lincoln Prescott, 82, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010, at his home, in Radford. He was retired from Clover Creamery with 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by two children, Brenda Stevens and Danny Prescott; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his former wife, Margaret S. Prescott.
Survivors include his wife, of 39 years, Lois Bowman Prescott of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Donna Prescott and Larry and Edna Prescott, all of Floyd; two daughters and son-in-law, Cathy Cundiff, of Dublin, and Margaret and Robert Farmer of Radford; stepson and his son, David and J. D. Vines of Waynesboro; brother, James L. Prescott of Dublin; 11 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and 1 great- great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
Funeral services will begin 7 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2010, immediately following the visitation, with Reverend Darrell Linkous officiating.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2010, at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin.
The Prescott family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home and Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Gordon & Pam Middlekauff
November 14, 2010
So sorry to hear of Sherwood's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerri Mohler
November 14, 2010
Larry, I am so sorry to hear about your dad! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerri
Mary Thompson-Vaughn
November 13, 2010
Lois, Little Margaret, Cathy- Sorry to hear about your husband and father. He was a real sweet man. Always had a smile on his face when I seen him when he visited his brother, George at Wheatland. I also remember him when Nina Landrum was living. I am Ninas neice, cousin to Phyllis Ann. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Meade
November 13, 2010
Shelia, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Sorry we could not be in VA. Our prayers are with you and your family. We love you very much. Shirley and Steve Meade, (Maryland)
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JANET ROOP LUTZ
November 13, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF MR. PRESCOTT,
I AM SO SORRY TO SEE OF HIS PASSING. HE AND MY FATHER(LEWIS ROOP) WERE GREAT FRIENDS AT CLOVER. WHEN DAD PASSED AWAY, MR. PRESCOTT WAS THERE TALKING ABOUT OLD TIMES AT THE CREAMERY WITH OUR FAMILY. HE WAS A VERY KIND AND GENTLY SPEAKING PERSON. I VALUED THAT HE TOOK THE TIME, TO TALK WITH US ABOUT DAD AND LAUGHED ABOUT THE OLD TIMES. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU.
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