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Walter "Buddy" W. Preston

June 13, 1939 — August 14, 2016

Walter "Buddy" W. Preston, of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 77 on August 14, 2016 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. He was born in Lutherville, MD to William Walter Preston and Evelyn Franklin (Heaton) Preston. He owned and operated his own painting business from which he retired and enjoyed working on antique cars and going to car shows. He also enjoyed gardening, attending church dinners, his flowers, and watching old TV shows including the History and Discovery channels. Other things he enjoyed were Country music and dancing.

Survivors include his sons Mark W. Preston and John E. Rice; his brother William P. Preston; his sister Norma E. Kershner; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and Barbara Ann Pino to whom he was previously married. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Stacy R. Preston; and his sisters Betty L. Leonard and Shirley M. Osterling.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or online at https://donatenow.heart.org/

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

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Friday, August 19, 2016

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