Marion County GaArchives Obituaries.....Preston  Jr, Richard Russell December 19, 2020
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Way-Watson Funeral Home  BV GA Posted Dec 2020

Richard Russell Preston, Jr.
December 3, 1964 ~ December 19, 2020 (age 56)


Mr Richard Russell Preston, Jr. passed away on December 19, 2020 at St. Francis 
Hospital in Columbus, GA.  Graveside services will be held in Springhill 
Freewill Cemetery on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Rev. David 
Chapman officiating.  The family will greet friends at Way-Watson Funeral Home 
in Buena Vista on Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM.  Due to Covid-19, face 
coverings are encouraged and please practice social distancing.

Mr. Preston was born in Americus, GA, on December 3, 1964, to Richard Russell 
Preston, Sr. and Catherine Nasworthy Preston. As a 1983 graduate of Tri-County 
High School, Richard was mostly known for his “cool” cars. His Trans Am is one 
of the most memorable. Well liked by his classmates, he was also voted senior 
superlative, “Best Dressed.” Richard loved his logging business that he co-
founded with his brother Phil in 1989. Currently, he ran the day to day 
operations with his son, Adam. Logging was his “true love.” His hobbies 
included hunting, fishing, and listening to old Southern Rock while grilling 
out by the pool. Lynyrd Skynyrd was his favorite band. Being with family and 
friends was his biggest joy. He had a big heart and would always help others. 
He was definitely the “life of the party!” He was preceded in death by his 
parents.
 
He is survived by his son, Adam Preston of Buena Vista, GA; his daughter, Riley 
Preston of Plains, GA; a brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Tonya Preston; 
his nieces Faith Preston and Carrie Cooper both of Buena Vista, GA and Shelly 
Harrod of Plains, GA, his nephew, Lance Harrod of Plains; and by his grand-dog, 
Gator.

Way-Watson Funeral Home, 1052 Dr. Deryl Hart Road, Buena Vista, Georgia has 
been entrusted with these arrangements.

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