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PRESTON, Homer L. age 79, of Springboro, OH; died Monday September 11, 2006 at Hillspring Nursing Home. Homer was born in Mealy, KY on July 28, 1927 to Reggie and Icie Preston. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army, was a member of AA for 18 years, and attended the Miami Valley United Baptist Church in Fairborn. Homer and his former wife Lillian started the Springboro IGA in 1958 and they operated the grocery for many years and they purchased the Springboro Plaza in 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents and also a son Sandy Philip Preston. Homer is survived by his 3 children Reggie Douglas Preston of Middletown, Lillian Jane Moreland of Springboro, and Homer Preston Jr of Springboro; the mother of his children to whom he was married for 41 years Lillian Preston; 2 brothers Jesse Preston of Springboro and Paul Preston of Flat Gap, KY; a sister Emalene Mullins of Mealy, KY; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services are Thursday September 14, 2006 at 11am at Anderson Funeral Home 40 N. Main St Springboro, OH with Brother Freddie Preston and Brother Dewey Mack Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Vitas Hospice 11500 North Lake drive Cincinnati, OH 45249. Condolences can be sent to the family via www.andersonfuneralhomes.com
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Dottie Baker
September 15, 2006
My sympathy to each of the Preston family. Homer was one of the first persons I met when I moved to Springboro in 1970. Always accommodating in the store and willing to help with community events. I know he will be missed by family, friends, and business associates
Michael Thomas
September 15, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family on Homer's passing. I had the privilege of getting to know him as a patron of the store, the restaurant, and the nightclub. He was truly one of those rare individuals that helped make this country great - a true entrepreneur who turned a corner produce stand into the central business center of town by virtue of brains and hard work. I will always treasure the conversations we had and the advice he gave me. Your family is in my prayers at this difficult time.
Mellissa Sullivan-Hillard
September 14, 2006
Homer Jr.
Sorry to hear about you father. Hope all is well with you & your family.
Chad Brehm
September 13, 2006
Sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. Mr. Preston will be missed my me and my family.
Clarence & Kathy Batts
September 13, 2006
We are so sorry to hear of Homer's passing. He was such a large part of Springboro history. We lived in Springboro from 1986 to 2000 and enjoyed visiting with him in both the grocery store and the restaurant.
Ronald Todd
September 13, 2006
Doug. I was Sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family will be in my prayers. I know he will be missed. Ron Todd, Your old (Meat Manager) buddy from Dayton Mall Liberal Market (Store #24)
M.J. Laws
September 12, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
James Helton
September 12, 2006
Homer was a fine gentelman and a true friend. He was very helpful to us when we started our business.
We will miss him.
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