Harold Renwick Preston, age 79, of Louisville, died Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Regency Rehab And Nursing Center, Louisville, KY.

Born October 18, 1926 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late John A. and Ella Marie (Purvis) Preston. He was a retired Minister and Missionary having served in the Philippines for more than seven years. He also served during World War II in the U. S. Army.

Survivors include: his wife: Vena Mae (Sheperson) Preston, three daughters: Deborah (Alex) Poulter of Lexington, KY, Rebecca (Danny) Chapman of Louisville, KY, Cindy (Daryl) Hampton of Houston, TX; and three sons: Renwick Preston, Jonathan (Linda)) Preston, and David (Jane) Preston all of Houston, TX; two brothers: John A. Preston, and Kenneth Preston both of Harrodsburg, KY; Sixteen Grandchildren, and several Nieces And Nephews.

Funeral services will be held 02:00 PM, Sunday (4/23/2006), at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel by John Frasher and Jim Harmon. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery, Salvisa.

Pallbearers will be Grandsons

Visitation will be Saturday,(April 22) 4 - 8 PM at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, and Sunday prior to Service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to: Hospice and Palliative Care, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr., Louisville, KY 40220.