Billy Ty Preston, age 64, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Thursday March 12, 2020. Due to the current gathering restrictions, a private memorial celebration of Ty’s life will be held and live-streamed on Striffler-Hamby’s Facebook page on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm from Edgewood Hall in Striffler-Hamby.
Ty was born November 20, 1955 in Columbus, Georgia to William Preston and Peggy Poe Preston. Ty was a graduate of Columbus High School. He was a very private person and very protective of his family and friends. Ty enjoyed fishing, friends, a good poker game, collecting NASCAR products and antique cars. The biggest influence in Ty’s life was his special stepfather, Robert Slaughter, who passed on his values and respect of other people to Ty. He was a prankster and loved to get one over on his friends. Ty would want to always be remembered as a self-made man that loved his family.
Ty was preceded in death by his father, William Preston; special stepfather, Robert Slaughter; brother, Brad Slaughter; maternal grandparents, John (Anne) Poe; and paternal grandparents, William (Mary) Preston.
Ty is survived by his mother, Peggy Slaughter; sisters, Ginn Preston, Robin Preston, and Robin Slaughter; brother, Ricky Slaughter; nephew, Brice (Cassi) Greer; and special great-niece, Harper Greer; other nieces, nephews, family members and many friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Preston and Slaughter families. Live stream service by liking Striffler-Hamby Facebook page.
