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.
