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Ernest Preston Obituary

Ernest Lee "Jack" Preston Leslie Age 74 of Leslie passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 in St. Cloud Florida after a long battle of five plus years with Dialysis and Diabetes. Jack was retired from Sparrow Hospital. His Love of life was playing cards. Jack was a 26 year member of the Onondaga Sportsman's Club. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Helen and Jack Preston, a son Harold, brothers Chub and Clifford and sister Doris Sutliff. He is survived by his wife of 50 plus years Phyllis and children David (Pat) Redman, Jerry (Beth), Mike (Robin), Sue, Steven (Wendy), Dee (John) Personius, Sherrie (David) Gonzales, and Jim (Dalynne) 23 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren Sisters Mary Ettinger, Judy Baldwin and Sharon Casad and special friend Hoot Love as well as other extended family including cousins, nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with the Rev. Toby Teague, officiating. Burial will follow in the Onondaga Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. for online condolences go to www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 20, 2010.

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Sparrow Hospital Cafeteria Staff

October 21, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers for your Loss. We remember Jack well.

Butch Sweet and Sparrow Hospital Cafeteria Staff.

Pam Woodworth

October 20, 2010

Jim, so sorry to hear about your dad and his passing. I miss his phone calls and little chats we had while trying to find you at work. The thoughts of everyone here are with you at this time of sorrow.

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