Dr. David Henry Preston Sr.

Dr. David Henry Preston, Sr., 63, of Smackover, AR was received into God’s big old loving arms on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Medical Center of South Arkansas. Dr. David was born November 7, 1952, in Smackover to Thomas Addison “Sebe” Preston and Ena Hatch Preston.

He attended Andersonville Theological Seminary and was the pastor of Calion Baptist Church. He was fortunate to preach around the world and was active in the ministry for 42 years. Dr. David loved to hunt, the razorbacks and was the voice of the Buckaroos for 23 seasons.

Preceding him in death are his father, Thomas Addison “Sebe” Preston; and his loving wife, Stacey Price Preston.

Survivors include his mother, Ena Hatch Preston; sons, David Preston (Heather) of Smackover, Hutch Preston (Meghan) of Lowell, AR, Cliff Preston (Leslie) of Smackover; brothers, Tommy Preston (Carla) of Magnolia, Larry Preston (Lottie) of Smackover; sister, Linda Stinnett (Larry) of Camden; grandchildren, Timothy David and Sydney Michele Preston, Daxten Hutch and Dyar Thomas Preston, Kannyn Brooks and Murphy Clifton Preston, and twins on the way; a special son, Wayne Burton (Kristi) of Bossier City, LA; several nieces and nephews, Stacey’s dog & his constant companion, Scarlet.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Young’s.

A celebration of life service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the First Baptist Church of Smackover with Rev. Sonny Simpson, Rev. Dennis Whitmire, Rev.Glynn Tyson, and Dr. Sam Mings officiating. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be made to Lay Witnesses for Christ International, 828 W. Cheryl Ave., Hurst, TX 76053.