Dennis Preston

1932—2025

Dennis Preston, age 92, of Inez, passed away Feb. 13, 2025, at his residence.

He was born April 19, 1932, to the late Wallace and Leander (Robinson) Preston in Martin County.

In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Effie (Bowen) Preston; one daughter, Oreatha Preston; one son-in-law, James Johnson; two brothers, Robert Preston and William Preston, and six sisters, Hester Preston, Rosemary Preston, Thelma Paris, Oreatha Grill, Tina Mae Kirk and Anis Castle.

He is survived by three daughters, Virginia (James Harvey) Johnson of Louisa, Loretta Preston and Billie Jean (Leon) Muncy, both of Inez; seven grandchildren, Norman (Michelle) Johnson, James (Krystal) Johnson, Chad (Vanessa) Johnson, Jennifer (Jeremy) Spaulding, Samantha (Lori Mills) Carter, Cristy (Cody) Jude and Aaron (Kate Risner) Muncy; 10 great-grandchildren, Brittany Johnson, Jacob Stepp, Alyssa Johnson, Allen Johnson, Kaylee Spaulding, Corbin Spaulding, Ezekiel Spaulding, Elena Grace Muncy, Brantley Jude and Julian Jude; and seven great-great-grandchildren, Bradley Waller, Braxton Waller, Bentley Waller, Ava Tulson, Mia Tulson, Natalie Hill, and Emily Eausley.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Crum Funeral Home with Dave Bowen officiating. Burial followed at Bowen-Johnson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crum Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez.