Bryan Curtis Preston

Our Bryan Curtis Preston was born in Pasadena, Texas, on October 27, 1974. Immediately, the world was a brighter place. If he met a room full of people, within minutes, every one of them loved him and he loved them right back. Bryan attended Mahanay Elementary and Killough Middle schools in Alief. He started at San Marcos Baptist academy in the 7th grade and graduated in the class of 1992. He was in the Army JROTC, originally a member of the color guard, and attained the 2nd highest rank possible, Leiutenant Colonol. He was an outstanding cadet and a natural leader. He played middle linebacker and center on the varsity football team and he always identified himself as SMA Bears #66. He attended Southwest Texas State University after graduation.

Bryan met the absolute love of his life, Julie Groves, and married her in 2004. They have 2 incredible sons, Hendrix and Vaughan, 6 and 4. One of his greatest joys was playing video games, Legos or super heros with his boys. Bryan was a fierce Houston Texans fan and a PROUD season ticket holder. He was also a Serie A European soccer fan. Liverpool was his favorite team. He loved to cook and entertain and was a very talented and creative chef. Anyone who ate his cooking would attest to that. His gumbo was legendary. He was happiest with a houseful of family and friends to take care of.

Bryan's legacy will forever be the love he had for those family and friends, especially Julie and the boys.

Bryan is also survived by his brother, Barry; sister, Tara; father, Barry Sr.; mom, Celia; and more nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family than you can shake a stick at. You know who you are.

Peace out Playa.

P.S. He HATED the Cowboys