William Prescott

William Marvin(Bill) Prescott, 81 passed away January 4, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Charlton County to the late Benjamin and Julia Harris Prescott. He was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from CSX Railroad with the Roadway Department after 38 years. He was a member of the New Home Baptist Church in Lakeland. He was preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Don and B.M. Prescott and a sister, Jane Prescott. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Dixon Prescott of Lakeland; 2 Daughters: Margie Winter of Suwanee, Ga.; Joy McNamaria of Orlando, Fl.; 5 Grandchildren: Morgan & Nathan Winter; Julia, Jordan and Jenna McNamaria. 4 Sisters: Maxine(Elzie) Dees of Oxford, Ga.; Annie (Roger) Thrift of Nahunta, Ga.; Judy Thrift of Metter, Ga.; Jacqueline Prescott of Folkston, Ga.; 1 Brother: Jack(Carolyn) Prescott of Folkston, Ga. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, January 6 at Shepard Funeral Home from 7 until 9 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 7 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Shepard Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Waycross, Georgia. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest register at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston, Georgia.