Roy Preston, age 75, of Herrickville, Pa., passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 10, 2016, at home with his loving wife by his side.Roy was born on Aug. 3, 1941 in Sayre, Pa., a son the late Herb and Doris Neiley Preston. While serving in the
Army, he was stationed in Hawaii and Japan. He met and married the former Nancy DeWitt of Camptown, Pa. Roy worked hard as professional truck driver, starting in his father's logging business and then becoming an owner operator for many years. He finished his career employed by Wagner Lumber in Owego, N.Y., hauling wood products. He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family.Roy was a member of the American Legion Post No. 534, Wyalusing, Pa. Surviving are: his spouse of 44 years, Nancy Preston at home; mother-in-law, Bette DeWitt of Herrickville, Pa.; daughters and sons- in law, Brenda and Tim Ferguson of Herrickville, Pa., Barb and John Haskins of Apalachin, N.Y., Jean Motsko of Little Meadows, Pa., Sharon and Daniel Abell of Warren Center, Pa., and Judy and Bill Delaney of Apalachin, N.Y.; a brother, John Preston of Wyalusing Pa.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley Bristol of Troy, Pa., Donna and Ronnie Cole of Wyalusing, Pa., Pat and Burt Neuber of Wyalusing, Pa., and Mary and Glenn Beckley of Wyalusing, Pa.; sister-in-law and husband, Sharon and Jim Jones of Lawton, Pa.; and brother-in-law and wife, Dennis and Peggy DeWitt of Estero, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; as well as numerous aunt and uncles, niece and nephews. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Donald J. DeWitt; brother-in-law, Mike Bristol; and nephew, Collin Burton.Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing, Pa., with the Pastor Jason Laudermilch of the Herrickville Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will be in the Camptown Cemetery, Camptown, Pa. Friends and family may call from 9 a.m. to until the time of the service at the funeral home. Graveside military services will be accorded by members of Wyalusing Post No. 534, Wyalusing, Pa.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Herrick Township Volunteer Fire Dept - New Truck Fund, 6149 Herrickville Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853; or the Guthrie Hospice, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848. To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go to
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