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John Henry Preer, Sr.

05/30/1940 - 12/28/2021

Obituary For John Henry Preer, Sr.

Mr. John Henry Preer, Sr., 81, of Phenix City, AL passed Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. EST Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Samuel Davis, officiating. Visitation is Friday, January 7, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.


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Praying for the entire Preer family.My heartfelt condolences to all of you as you prepare to say so long to (Bo Jig ) May The God of peace comfort your hearts and know that others grieve with you.You cousin Dot Lyles, your cousin .

Thank you Mr. Preer for showing me who my son looked like the first time you met him (Ishmael). You were a joy and I'm so grateful Kemet and Ishmael shared time with you. Rest In Peace.

So bless and honored to call myself your granddaughter! I miss you so much grandpa, I pray you rest well and have eternal peace!

My sincere condolences to Phyllis, and entire family. May God's mercy, peace and love comfort you as you remember your father. Peace, blessings, healing and love. Gail Alexander

One thing I can say about Grandpa is that he loved all his children, grand, and great grand children with unconditional love. Grandpa you will be missed but always remembered by the great legacy you left behind.

Genesis 22:17

Ishmael & Marlisa Preer

My sympathy and condolences go out to the whole entire family from the Woods Family. May God bless each one of you individually and collectively

Our Family lost A loving and kind man.You will truly be missed.Only GOD knows the Day and times.Rest in Heaven Cousin🙏🏽Evangelist Lawanna Davis-Perry❤️

My sincerest condolences to the Preer family. We (Doug, Evelyn, and I) could not be there to comfort you but please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time. The Preer family is like our family which is why we are mourning with you. Rest in heavenly peace Bo Jig!

Sending prayer's and love to Ms. Fillis and the whole Preer family! Love the Tim and Christal Phillips and family.

I pray that God will give the family a peace that surpasses understanding. My sincere thoughts and prayers. Ebonee Perry

Fillise please know that my heart and prayers are with you and your Family as you mourn the absence of your Father, There are no words that can fill the void that is presently in your heart, only God knows the depth of your emptiness and the way to fill it . May Love cover you and your Family, may Peace be Still, and may The hand of God Unify The Family and Wipe away your every Tear, in Jesus Name, Amen ❤️ 🙏❤

Fillise and Preer Family:

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Always remember the "resurrection hope" (John 5:28, 29). Your heavenly Father is the God of comfort. Your Father, Mr. John Preer,Sr., will never be forgotten and your memories, support from family and friends and comfort from the scriptures will sustain and strengthen you now and in the future.

Verna S. Little

My dear friend Fillise, There are no words to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father. Our love and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. In all of this, know God is still in control of all things and he will heal you and give you comfort and peace. Please reach out to us whenever you need a shoulder to cry on. You were there for us when we needed you the most and now we are here for you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Love you, Al & Cynthia Foster

I am truly sorry for your loss. I offer my deepest and most sincerest condolences to you and your family. I am praying the Lord will keep and comfort your family during this time of mourning. Yvette Clayborne

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family🙏🏾

Chris & Sandy Gainey

Fillise, There are no words to express our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father. Our love and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. In all of this, know God is in control of all things and he will heal you and give you comfort and peace. Please reach out to us whenever you need a shoulder to cry on. You were there for us when we needed you the most and now we are here for you. Love you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

My deepest sympathies goes out to you and your family. You and your family are in my heart and mind. My Condolences on the passing of your father. Love always, Yulanda Lewis & Family! 🙏🏽❤️🕊

My sincere condolences to my friends, Phyllis, John, and the entire Preer Family. I understand what you are feeling and want you to know that I am praying you find comfort in our Lord and Father. Audrey Hollingsworth

Granddaddy, you will forever live in our hearts. Thank you for the unconditional love you showed to your children and grandchildren. I am thankful you are at peace and can no longer feel pain. Love, Candace and Family

My deepest sympathy for my preer jackson family during this trying time. Much love for each of you

Fillise, and the Preer family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The love of a Father, who can compare, the smile, strength,of just knowing he was there. To give hugs, words of encouragement, your time was well spent. A man with a gentle and quiet spirit who so willingly gave not only to his family, but also to others. Family know that his light will ever shine so bright, through you as you celebrate his life. Loretta James, Aaliyah and Gabrielle

Fillise, you and your family have my deepest condolences during this difficult time. May the Lord give all of you peace that surpasses all understanding. Please know that prayers are going up today and in the future. Lisa Reshena Askew (Memphis, Tennessee)

Granddaddy, I am at peace because you are at peace. Before your passing you said to me that you wish you could leave behind something for your family. I want you to know that you left much more than you know. You left your legacy that is deeply rooted in love and family. There's no amount of money that can be placed on that. Your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren LOVE, and we LOVE hard. We will continue to spread our love and your legacy and that grants me great peace that your mission was fulfilled. We LOVE you so much, and we will continue to LOVE you! -Whitney and Family

We know this is a hard time for the Preer family, but please continue to lean and depend on our Heavenly Father. Please know that our prayers are covering the family, and we pray that you all have peace during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Bo Jig, you will be missed forever and always. Love Leonard, Theresa Hayes and Family.

My sincerest condolences to the Preer family. Cousin Phyllis, I know how you feel because I've been in your shoes. I will tell you that God is good and He is Amazing!!! He will get you through this!

My Condolences and prayers are with the Preer family in your time of sorrow

Grandpa, you were a joy and will continue to be a joy to me! Love you forevermore. Rest peacefully! -Nem

We think about you always. We talk about you still. You have NEVER and will NEVER be forgotten. I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain, to walk and guide me through my life, until we meet again. I love and miss you so much, Grand pa. -Fallon Preer

Sincere prayers for the Preer family. Uncle Bo you will be truly missed. Looking unto the hill which comes our help. Love N. Jones .

My deepest sympathy. Marsha Preer

My condolences to Phyllis, Annie and Family of Bo Jig..As I remember, he was always a joyful,friendly outgoing person. He will be missed. May The Lord comfort you and remind you of times of laughter. Love you Much. Brenda Tarver

Our sincere and deepest condolences is extended to the Preer family during their time of bereavement from the Knight and Robinson families.

I love you so much granddaddy, may you rest in peace. - Moot

Granddaddy I miss you so much but I know God has granted you eternal rest and peace. May your spirit live in heavenly peace. Please continue to watch over your entire family. Love Shanel

To our Beloved Grandfather, The legacy, impact and contribution to your family and community will remain forever in our hearts. We love you and will continue to cherish loving memories of you as you will be deeply missed. Love Yernia Preer & The Bowser Family

I hope we can celebrate the life grandpa (Bo Jig) lived, remembering the good times we've shared as a family. Rest In Peace & love. Hannah-Ra

You will be forever missed granddaddy! Love you Bo Jig . Love Nisha

I love you granddaddy and I know you will have eternal rest and eternal peace. Watch over your family!

GOD Bless & Keep You.

Sincere Thoughts, Prayers, & Love to The Preer Family.

He Who Dies In The LORD, Shall Live Again; Because JESUS LIVES!

...............Pat Alexander

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Lord have mercy on my Family we have been through a lot this year but you continue to keep us. Look to the hill's from which cometh all our help knowing all our help comes from the Lord. Vera, Eric Woods and Family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

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