Lewis Frederick Preston Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lewis Frederick Preston Jr. (Oak Ridge, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 5, 2026 at the age of 72. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Lewis is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Lewis' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his wife Janice Buker Preston. He is survived by: his son Lewis Frederick "Derick" Preston III; his siblings, SuAnn Vandevelde, Marilyn Danielson, Mary Lewis Preston, Nancy Jane Cutwright, Deborah Ellen Clary and John Preston; and his daughter Georgia. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Fred to The Dr. Lewis Frederick Preston Scholarship Endowment at UTK College of Nursing, or to a charity of your choice. Keep Lewis Frederick Preston Jr. 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
