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Preston Monroe Bannister Jr., 84, of Pelham Drive, Waynesboro, Virginia, passed away Friday, April 23, 2010, at his residence.
He was born June 19, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana, son of the late Preston Monroe Bannister and Mildred Amelia Timlin Bannister.
He served his country with the United States Coast Guard during World War II and Korea.
During his career with the General Services Administration in Washington, D.C., Mr. Bannister was instrumental in the development of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations.
He was an avid golfer during his retirement and a devoted student of the Holy Bible.
He was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland, Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia, and First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was a devoted husband and father.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Joyce N. Bannister; two daughters, Laura L. Bannister of Woodbridge, Virginia, and Nancy C. Bannister of Burke, Virginia; two brothers, Bert Bannister and his wife, Olga, of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Ronald Bannister of Jacksonville, Florida; and his faithful dog, Tucker.
The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service, and other times at their residence.
Those wishing to share their memories with the family online may do so at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday April 27, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church by Dr. Glen A. Holman. Interment will take place at a later date.
McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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John Myers
April 26, 2010
Joyce, Laura and Nancy,
As you know, my folks met Preston almost 60 years ago when we lived in Portsmouth, Virginia. Susan and Laura were about 2 years old, I was a toddler, and Nancy was about 5 months old. We moved to the DC area, and almost on cue, his job brought all of us back into this ever changing large backyard called Northern Virginia. We eventually ended up at Fourth Presbyterian in Bethesda, Maryland. We were all the "Hebrews from Virginia crossing over", as Dad said.
You retired, well, relocated, to Savannah. Not too many years later my folks followed this time. It was Preston who invited Dad to the Landings Men's Bible Study 21 years ago, and one he still attends every Monday. They saw you leave Savannah for Waynesboro, and we visited you a few times over the years. In all of the comings and goings, I am so very grateful and honored that my, and our family's path crossed with Preston's. He was unique, as one of the few, great Southern gentlemen. He will be missed by our family, but greatly remembered for his love of family, his gardens, his friends, and his love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
God bless you and keep you,
Love,
John
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Amy Thorne
April 26, 2010
Mrs. Bannister, I will never forget the wonderful stories that Mr. Bannister would tell me of your wonderful life together. What a blessing that God has givin you both many joyous years together. Please call if you need anything at all. I'm praying for you and the family. We all know where Pres is - with our Lord and Savior! ~Amy at Dr.Breams
April 25, 2010
Joyce,
David & I will always remember Pres and his puttering around in his garden across the street at the Landings. We enjoyed the fruits of his labor. What a wonderful life you two have had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David & Marcia Hagins
Savannah,Ga.
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