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Jan 14, 1963 - Mar 17, 2026
I would like to say my deepest condolences to the his family. I know Preston most of my life he was my mama best friend and my stepdad he was loving caring funny and very handy. I am truly at a loss for words right now. All I know is it no more pain and worries and you and ma are back together again friends to the end and beyond we gonna miss you a lot fly high stepdad
Rosezale James
March 21, 2026 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Rest in Paradise my dear friend, May God's blessings of strength and comfort reach your family in this difficult time. You will be sincerely missed!
Angelia Shaw
March 21, 2026 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
Gloria Moss
March 21, 2026 | South Chesterfield, VA | Coworker
Preston you will be truly missed. The best damn mechanic ever! No more pain. Heaven gain an angel. Rest well.
Nikki, Tabu, & Vic-Merle & Josie Kids
March 21, 2026
Preston will be truly missed, he was son, a dad, a husband, a friend, my dad introduced me to Preston when I was a kid one of his good friends he later became my mechanic, not only could he fix the hell out of a car but he would work with you, I know I was worsum I stayed calling him to fix something, if it was something minor I’d bring him beer just for his time lol I’m going to miss you Preston thank you for looking out for our family all of Merle and Josie’s kids, rest up. Condolences to...
March 20, 2026
From the daughters of Merle Rembert: Mr. Preston has been a trusted friend and family mechanic for decades. He has always been kind, fair, laidback and trustworthy. We send our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
March 20, 2026 | Sutherland, VA
Our condolences go out to the family, Miss Balinda, Tabby,Quafi ,Sharon and Gail. Preston was truly a blessing to many and a friend to many more. My entire family considered him a trustworthy person and a great mechanic. He was one of a kind. He will be missed and always loved by our family. RIP PRESTON.
The Rembert family. Merle, Josie and children
Merle Rembert
March 20, 2026 | Sutherland, VA
My condolences to the Hamlin's family and friends .
Rest well my friend, you will be missed. We had so much fun growing up!!
Geraldine Walker Henderson
March 19, 2026 | NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA | Classmate
Fly High we been through a lot Together and your last days I seen you and you said to me you will always love me and me the children will always love until we meet again love always Gail THamkin Johnson
Gail Johnson
March 19, 2026 | Petersburg, VA | Significant_other
Preston T. Hamlin of Petersburg, VA, departed this life March 17, 2026, at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, VA. Services will be announced by the family at a later date.J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911,...
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