Walter Louis Preston, Sr., 89, of Kings Row, Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bassett, VA on April 9, 1931, the son of the late Bud Preston and the late Ada Helms Preston.
Walter was a member of Greater Love Ministries, and was a self employed contractor for Preston Construction for many years.
Walter leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 67 years, Marion Young Preston of the home; two sons, Walter L. "Lucky" (Yim) Preston, Jr of Hampton, GA, and Robert O. "Lan" (Nancy) Preston of Collinsville, VA; three daughters, Iris P. Clevert of Glen Allen, VA, Venena S. Preston of Jacksonville, FL, and Faith P. Wilson of Hiram, GA; twelve grandchildren; twelve great - grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Carver Memorial Gardens with Bishop Avery Preston, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.
To view live streaming of the service, go to Hairston Funeral Home's Facebook page, then click on the service.
Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Preston family.
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