BROMSGROVE Sporting are in mourning after the death of chairman Jon Prescott.
The club revealed the sad news on social media.
Prescott, 68, took over at the helm from John Teece at the start of last season.
But he had previously been groundsman and a founder member of Sporting.
Sporting's Twitter account has been inundated with people paying their respects to the popular figure.
It is with great sadness I have to inform you all that @SportingFC chairman Jon Prescott passed away this morning. RIP Jon Thoughts with all
— David Stephens (@SportingSec) July 12, 2016
Very saddened to hear @SportingFC Chairman Jon Prescott has died. My thoughts with his many friends & family. RIP https://t.co/0AfzAM6HbL
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) July 12, 2016
Absolutely gutted to hear about the death of @SportingFC's chairman Jon Prescott. His graft for the club was something else, RIP
— Max Banner (@maxbanner17) July 12, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jon Prescott the chairman @SportingFC #ripjon
— Kev Kingham (@KevKingham) July 12, 2016
So sorry to hear the news from @SportingFC today with the passing of Chairman Jon Prescott. My condolences to all concerned. RIP Jon
— Gary Hazlehurst (@FolkyGaz) July 12, 2016
Very bad news today one of the nicest guys in non league football has passed away RIP Jon Prescott our deep condolences go to his family
— Coleshill Town FC (@coleshilltownfc) July 12, 2016
Such terrible news. The thoughts of everyone at Aggborough are with you. https://t.co/V8bp07WCp3
— Official Harriers (@khfcofficial) July 12, 2016
Top bloke and will be missed dearly by not just people in connection with @SportingFC but anyone who ever met the guy #ripjohn
— Chris Duggan (@chris_duggan1) July 12, 2016
@SportingFC The thoughts of everyone at Worcester City are with you and Jon's family and friends. Rest in peace, Jon.
— Worcester City FC (@WorcesterCityFc) July 12, 2016
Such Sad News... Thoughts go out to family, friends and the club.🙏🏽 https://t.co/M3GPZ3VPoM
— Daniel Sweeney (@dan_sweenz) July 12, 2016
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