Jack G. Preston

Jack G. Preston, age 80 of Bradford, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Ohio Hospice of Miami County.  Jack was born in Bradford on March 21, 1943 to the (late) William & Marjorie (Kelly) Preston; worked for 15 years as the Assistant Chief of Police for Bradford; formerly worked at Worrfelt, Piqua, and was a greeter at Walmart in Piqua; a member of the Bradford Community Club; enjoyed watching sports, especially Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, and The Ohio State University Buckeyes; enjoyed camping; loved collecting ball cards and coins; and enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles.  Preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Don Preston and Jerry Preston; and step-sister, Ida Goodman.  Jack is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy E. (Clark) Preston; his four children, Angie & Don Stump of Bradford, Julie & Brian Wombold of Bradford, Karla Preston of Piqua, and Jack & Heather Preston of Gettysburg; six grandchildren, Brian “Buddy” & Katie Wombold, Charli Bates, Donivan & Stephanie Preston, Mason Kuhn, Lance & Kaileigh Preston, and Maia Stump & fiancé; Ross Thayer; four great-grandchildren, Raiden Wombold, Bristol Wombold, Caylee and Cori Bates; step-brother, Edward Williams of Columbus; step-sisters, Linda Maute of Dallas, TX, Janice Meuller of S.C., niece, Jennifer (Preston) & Jeremy Collier; other relatives and friends.  Funeral Service 10 AM Monday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford with Pastor John Shelton officiating.  Interment Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford.  Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bradford Community Club.  Condolences may be left for the family at www. Stockerfraley.com.