H. J. Preston

SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 12, 2006, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Rev. Lynn Hancock, pastor of the Briarwood Full Gospel Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Preston was born January 19, 1937 in Hastings, Oklahoma. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1958. He married Gwendeolyn Jones on August 11, 1960 in Borger. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during peacetime. He worked at Panhandle Industries as a welder for several years until 1979. He later worked as a welder at Lee-Tex Industries. He was a member of The Amarillo Bird Club and The National Shoot to Retrieve Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave & Johnnie Preston. SURVIVORS: Wife: Gwendeolyn Preston of the home. 1 Son: Ronnie Preston of Pampa. 2 Granddaughters: Alesha Williams of Pampa and Amber Preston of Altus, Oklahoma. 1 Great-Granddaughter: Savanna Williams of Pampa. 1 Brother: Robert Preston of McLean. MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, c/o Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles, Pampa, Texas 79065