Kevin Scott Preston

Kevin Scott Preston obituary, Ocala, FL

Kevin Scott Preston

Kevin Preston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Ocala on Nov. 2, 2025.

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Kevin Scott Preston, 66, of Ocklawaha, Florida passed away on October 28, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1959 in Cortland, New York.
Kevin worked many years in home construction and then moved on to being an automotive technician as his last occupation. His favorite hobby was watching sports, New York Giants, New York Yankees, New York Rangers, New York Knicks, Notre Dame. He enjoyed playing and watching golf. His most treasurable past time was spending time with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and June Preston, brothers, Don Preston, Robert Preston, Leroy Preston, and sisters, Sheila Stanley, Cindy Preston.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Gina Preston and his sons. Kalen Preston and wife Heather, granddaughter Sawyer and grandson Hudson; Ryan Preston and wife Rachel, grandson Landon and granddaughter Blakely._Brothers, James Preston, Edward Preston, Sisters Barb Hammond, Lois Preston, Linda Preston, Marlene Stanley, Sherry Preston and Renee Gray.
A Celebration of Life is yet to be scheduled.

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