James Preston Nail Sr.

James Preston Nail Sr., age 97, of Pell City, Alabama departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at the Colonel Robert L. Howard Veteran’s Home in Pell City, Alabama surrounded by his family. Preston was born February 7, 1925 in north Birmingham, Alabama to Frances Levis and Henry Frank Nail.

Preston enjoyed a happy childhood with his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. When he was seven years old, Preston and his family moved to Goodwater, Alabama. He enjoyed life there and all of his schooling years were in the Goodwater schools. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Marines and served his country proudly during World War II. After his time in the service, he worked with his dad for Nail Trucking Company. He was also the proud owner for many years of service stations in both Goodwater, Alabama and Alabaster, Alabama. He was active in both church and community activities in Goodwater, Alabama and Calera, Alabama. Preston enjoyed traveling, working in the yard, family time, and all aspects concerning cars from an early age. He was an avid golfer.

A visitation for Preston will be held Sunday, August 7, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo), 3715 Highway 25, Montevallo, Alabama 35115. A funeral service will occur Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM with the burial following at 3:00 PM. Services will be officiated by Rev. Stanley Carter. He will be laid to rest in Montevallo City Cemetery, Highway 73, Montevallo, Alabama.

Preston is survived by his 4 children, Jim (Kay) Nail of Sylacauga, Alabama, Nancy (Stanley) Carter of Prattville, Alabama, Mary Rentz of Salem, Alabama and Mac Nail of Ridgecrest, California; 13 grandchildren, Laura (Todd) Mims of Hoover, Alabama, Cindy (Jason) Hoffman of Hoover, Alabama, Jay (Jenny Suk Chin) Owen of Madison, Alabama, Elizabeth Ann Woodfin of Prattville, Alabama, Charles (Michelle) Carter of Prattville, Alabama, Lucy (Greg) Stone of Columbus, Georgia, Levi Rentz of Salem, Alabama, Lewis Rentz of Salem, Alabama, Andrew (Brigham) Nail of Birmingham, Alabama, Alex (David) Uselton of Wilsonville, Alabama, Jordan Nail of Birmingham, Alabama, Jane Nail of Birmingham, Alabama and James Clark Nail of Birmingham, Alabama; and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Hester Nail; parents; 2 sisters, Frances Stewart and Margaret Turner; and 3 brothers; Harry Nail, Howard Nail and Richard Nail.

Contributions may be made to Col. Robert L. Howard Veterans Home, 7054 Veterans Pkwy Pell City, AL 35125, or to your favorite charity in memory of Mr. Preston Nail.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com for the Nail family.