Larry David Preston

December 24, 1946 - February 2, 2017

Larry David Preston, age 70, of Springfield (formerly of Yellow Springs) went to his new home on Thursday, February 02, 2017. He was born on December 24, 1946 to Luther Preston and Leone (Osborne) Preston in Paintsville, KY. His family moved to Ohio in 1956 where Larry graduated from Greenon High School in 1966. He met the love of his life and married Patricia (Damron) Preston on April 29, 1967. Larry worked for IH/Navistar until 1980, when he became disabled. Larry enjoyed becoming a master wood worker throughout his life and has lots of friends in that community. He was born again in Christ at age 17 and has been a member of Miami Valley United Baptist Church ever since. He was a deacon for the church for several decades. Larry is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Patricia Preston of Springfield, OH; his mother, Leone Preston of Fairborn, OH; his three daughters and sons-in-law: Lori (Greg) Boyer of Florida, Sheri (Walter) Adkins of Enon, OH, Teresa Lynn (Sinclair) Hay of Beavercreek, OH; a sister and brother-in-law: Carolyn (Steve) Allen of Fairborn, OH; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Gary (Doris) Preston of Casstown, OH and Jay (Cindy) Preston of Fairborn, OH; six grandchildren: Cassidy (Brandon) Apple, Dawn Boyer, Emily and Samuel Adkins, Connor and Kaitlyn Hay; 13 nieces and nephews; numerous cousins, aunts and friends who will miss him deeply. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Luther Preston; his parents in-law: Bob and Eula Damron; a brother, Billy Richard Preston; a nephew, Mike Walters, 12 Aunts and Uncles, grandparents and many loved ones. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Miami Valley United Baptist Church, 660 Hyde Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387, officiated by Elder Freddie Preston, Elder Curt Smith and Elder Eugene Wells. Burial will follow immediately in Enon cemetery, prayer led by Elder Denver Caudill, then a dinner will be provided in the church for all who can attend. A visitation will be held Sunday, February 5th in Adkins Funeral Home, Enon, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, Larry requested that donations be made in his memory to Miami Valley United Baptist Church.(Mail donations to: Miami Valley United Baptist Church, c/o Gary Preston, Treasurer, PO Box 287, Christiansburg, OH 45389)