Willie L. Preston Obituary

The passing of Willie L. Preston (Petersburg, Virginia) occurred on September 22, 2026. Willie, born on August 17, 1972 in Monticello, Mississippi, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father J. C. Showers. He is survived by: his mother Helen Preston; his wife Lisa Preston; his children, Shanika James and Ronald James (Tamika); his grandchildren, Elijah Williams, Jesiah James, Tiana James, Tariah James and Taliana James; his siblings, Earnest "Mont" Preston (LeKesha) and Trinesha Preston-Dixon; his siblings-in-law, Dana Clinton, Sharon Plunkett, Robert Mitchell and Dorian Mitchell; his aunts and uncles, Dessie Bennett, Ann Preston, Ruby Davis, Thelma Powell, Virginia Collins, Henry Preston, Robert Preston and Willie Preston; his niece Skyla Preston; his cousin Teresa McNair; and his godson Christian Bolar. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews and many friends.

Viewing was held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. (102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM and on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM.