Herbert "Bernard" Prescott

Hephzibah, GA – Herbert Bernard Prescott, 76, entered into rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was the husband of 55 years to the late Susan Prescott.

Bernard was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church; he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved being outdoors taking care of his property and his beloved “girls” (chickens). He spent 28 years of his career as a Pipefitter at Columbia Nitrogen and retired as a Millwright from International Paper in 2008.

Family members include his children: Dana Smith (Clint), John Prescott (Sydney); grandchildren: Ashley Prescott (Landon), Brett Smith (Haley), Abby Prescott (Harrison) and Chase Smith (Madilynn); brother: Harold Prescott (Gwen); sister: Jeanette Mason (Ralph); sister-in-laws: Nancy Waters and Penny Barnett as well as many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Glenice Prescott brothers: Johnny Prescott and Malcolm “Mac” Prescott.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, November 14, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Barry Clanton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Harrison Vital, Landon Harris, Lee Prescott, Garrett Mitchum, Allen Dempsey, James Awad and Stephen Salway. Honorary pallbearer will be Harold Prescott.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com