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Frederick Preston Obituary

PRESTON Frederick Douglas Preston, of Richmond, departed this life Sunday, September 10, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marian and William Preston Sr.; and his brother, William Preston Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lavinia G. Preston; one daughter, Monica Preston; one son, Sean Preston; two sisters, Marian Christian (Frederick) and Vanessa Jones (Ronnie); one brother, Roland Preston; a very loving and devoted niece, Joyce Washington (Orlando); and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held Wednesday from 1 to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Thursday, September 14, 2006, in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Andrew Hughes officiating. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2006.

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Debra Evins

September 16, 2006

To the Preston family:



Mr. Preston's niece, Joyce, is my coworker, and she has told me many wonderful things about this man. I extend my deepest condolences to all of you in your time of loss.

Westhampton Station Employees

September 14, 2006

The Westhampton employees send I hearts and prayers doing your time of grief.

Tommy Jenkins

September 13, 2006

Monica, We were so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do when you return home please let us know.

Tommy and Janet

lisa compton

September 13, 2006

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

DR. HUNLEY'S STAFF

LaVerne and Nat Harris

September 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rhonda Johnson (Oliver)

September 13, 2006

Monica,

My condolences are with you and your family.

William (Bill) (VEC) Stagg

September 13, 2006

Laviania, sorry for your loss, thinking of you.

Betty & Carl Bell (VEC)

September 13, 2006

Ms. Lavinia, may God bless and keep you at this time of sorrow.

Andrea Stockman Robinson

September 13, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul Hardy

September 13, 2006

Lavinia, I am sorry to hear about your loss. May god bless you in your hour of morning.



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