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Eugene Preston Obituary

Eugene H. Preston, Jr., dies at 90 With heavy hearts, the family of Eugene Hammett Preston, Jr. announces his death on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was a retired Ship Designer and Builder for NAVSEA (Naval Sea Systems Command), a United States Navy command responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of ships and submarines. A celebration of Eugene's life and legacy will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at The People's Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20905. Visitation will occur at 10 a.m. an Omega Psi Phi, Inc. Omega Omega Ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m.; and a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, Maryland 20853.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 5, 2024.

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Jerome Navies

August 11, 2024

Mr. Preston was a wonderful person, who willingly shared his time, wisdom and faith with all he encountered. God Bless his Soul!

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Memorial Events
for Eugene Preston

Aug

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

The People's Community Baptist Church

31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD

Aug

7

Service

10:30 a.m.

The People's Community Baptist Church

31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD

Aug

7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

The People's Community Baptist Church

31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD

Aug

7

Interment

2:30 p.m.

Parklawn Memorial Park

12800 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, MD

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