James "Buddy" Preston

Buddy was born August 19, 1937, to Vernon Preston and Pinkie Goode Preston; he died August 12, 2020, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 57 1/2 years, Barbara, daughter Misty Holleman (Jeff), grandsons Joshua (Daryn) and Jesse Holleman and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty P. Hicks. He was a veteran of the US Army. He invented games, wrote a book and, after retiring from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company at the age of 50, he enjoyed travel, playing the stock market, and owning a trading card store. He accepted the Lord as his Savior during a revival service when he was seventeen and we will see him again in heaven. Graveside service will be held at Loves United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saturday, August 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.