n of Des Moines; one brother, Morris Preston of Donahue; brother-in-law, Russell Gordon of Lenox; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Conie Gordon, daughter Cathy Preston, and one nephew. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Elliott Chapel, New London. Rev. Jeff McPheron will officiate. Burial will be in Lowell Cemetery with military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will begin after noon on Monday, February 23 at the Chapel, with the family greeting friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A memorial has been established to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).