William Franklin Preskitt's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia

William Franklin Preskitt

October 12, 1938 - September 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Columbus, Georgia

William Franklin Preskitt's obituary , Passed away on September 25, 2026 in Columbus, Georgia

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William Franklin Preskitt

October 12, 1938 - September 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Columbus, Georgia

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William Franklin Preskitt Obituary

The family of William Franklin Preskitt (Columbus, Georgia) announces his passing on September 25, 2026. William, born on October 12, 1938 in Cataula, Georgia, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandfather San; his mother Mary Thomason Lawson; and his siblings, John "Buddy" Preskitt (Laverne) and Eleanor Taft (Bobby). He is survived by: his wife Rebecca "Becky"; his daughters, Sharon Thigpen (Scott), Robin Deardeuff (Jim), Barbara Martin (Scott), Jennifer Glines (James) and Lauren Hall (Brian); his grandchildren, Leslie Baggett (Jason), Meghan Mock (Matt), Scotty Thigpen, Mallory White (Blake), Cody Lance (Whitney), Matthew Lance (Miranda), Hunter Preskitt (Alicia), Brandon Hall, Caleb Stone (Madison), Bailee Hunter-Hall (Hank), Charlotte Hall and Mary Morgan Hall; his great grandchildren, Maxx, Truett, McKenzie, Bryce, Mayleigh, Charleigh, Henry, Lawson, Michael, William and Sawyer; his sisters-in-law, Connie Adamson (Ernie) and Penny Coffey; his nieces, Cathy and Carrie; his nephew Jake; and his daughter Mary Alice Cannon Pathanos.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Piney Grove Baptist Church (20 GA-315, Fortson, GA 31808). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 3:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local food bank or the Harris County Humane Society. Harris County Humane Society - https://humanesocietyofharriscounty.networkforgood.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McMullen Funeral Home



Tue

Sep 29

Memorial service

2:30 PM

Piney Grove Baptist Church
20 GA-315, Fortson, GA 31808

Tue

Sep 29

Visitation

3:30 PM

Piney Grove Baptist Church
20 GA-315, Fortson, GA 31808

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