Kenneth Preston

April 17, 1934 - June 5, 2020

Kenneth Ray Preston, 86, of Elizabethtown, passed away on June 5, 2020. Mr. Preston was born on April 17, 1934, in Breckenridge County Kentucky. He was drafted into the Army in 1956. In 1959, he married his sweetheart, Evelyn, and remained by her side for 61 years. He was employed at Louisville Cooperage for 26 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, and took great pride in his family and in his faith. He served as a deacon, and taught Sunday school for many years at Pole Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie, and his father, Herbert. Also four brothers, Strother J. Preston, Harold B. Preston (Dorothy), Junior C. Preston (Lovera) and Earl D. Preston (Myra), and also one sister, Verda Ree Roberts (Allen). He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn Preston and his two sons, Joel Preston (Tina) and Kenny Preston (Carolyn) of Elizabethtown. He also leaves four grandchildren, Jesse Preston (Megan), Meredith McMillen (Chris), Julius Rohmer and Sophia Preston. Additionally, he leave two great-grandchildren, Wesley Preston, age 5, and Henry Preston (born June 5, 2020, on the day of his passing). Funeral services will be held at Manakee Funeral Home in Elizabethtown Wednesday, June 10, at 2 p.m. with burial at Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. The funeral will be presided by his nephew, Rev. Keith Preston. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 9, from 12 to 7 p.m. and continue Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manakee Funeral Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is required that every visitor wear a face mask or face cover. The chapel will be held to 1/3 occupancy. Thank you for complying. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com