Roger D. Prescott, age 80, of Portland passed away Thursday May 9, 2024 in the Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.  He was born in Randolph County on January 29, 1944 the son of Robert and Edith (Hiatt) Prescott.  He was married on June 13, 1964 to Linda F. Oswalt who survives.  Roger was retired as office administrator for Jay Petroleum after 32 years and had worked at Cochran Hatchery for 12 years.  He was a 1962 Ward Jackson High School graduate, member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Portland Evening Optimists, Silver Sneakers Exercise Class, coached Little League Sports, was a Jay County High School sports fan attending most games and was an avid pickleball and shuffle board player.

Surviving is his wife Linda, two sons Bob Prescott (wife Laura) of Peru, Indiana and Stephen Prescott (wife Jane) of Portland, one daughter Rogina Prescott (Gene Steveson) of Portland, two brothers Paul Prescott (wife Sheridan) of Lakeland, Florida and Max Prescott (wife Debra) of Ansonia, Ohio, Five grandchildren Colton and Hunter Prescott both of Winchester, Skyler Prescott of Portland, Kordell Prescott of Columbus, Indiana and Lindley Prescott of Peru, Indiana. He was preceded in death by a brother Fred Prescott.

Memorial services will be held on Monday May 20th at 7:00 PM in the Asbury United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Boggs presiding.  Burial will be on 10:00 AM Tuesday in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the church.  Memorials can be made to MS Society, Jay County Cancer Society or Asbury United Methodist Church.

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