Lanham Turney “L.T.” Preston, 71, died on July 23, 2018.
Born in Lebanon, TN, on November 11, 1946, the child of Felix Turney Preston, deceased, and Reba Jewell Howell Preston Sheetz (Charles). He was a 1964 graduate from Lebanon High School and received a BS Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. His career was spent in sales and sales management with medical companies. One of his greatest satisfaction was identifying and mentoring new salespeople.
He was an active member of Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Andrew Crockett Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution honoring his ancestor Henry Turney who was among the defenders of Fort Nashborough.
His friends and family were the light of his life which he lived with tremendous passion. He will be remembered for his positive attitude and for the smiles he had for all he knew.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeanne Steele Preston, and his daughter, Victoria Lynn Preston Watson (Josh), Nolensville, and his two precious grandsons who share his name and love, Jack Preston Watson and Samuel Turney Watson. He is also survived by his step-sister, Debbie Sheetz Stewart (Rick) of Lebanon as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers will be Josh Watson, Tom Steele, Michael Steele, Les Mayfield, William Mayfield, and David Abbott.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, or the charity of your choice. Visitation will be at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, 3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, July 26, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Services on Friday, July 27, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church with burial in Williamson Memorial Gardens. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com
