Williams, Preston

Preston Williams, 70, of Radford, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. He was a devoted husband and a loving father, and loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey and Myrtle Claire Williams, of Bland; his three sisters, Pearl Blankenship, Neg Bradshaw, and Reba Bradshaw; and his brother, Paul Williams. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Sue Williams; a daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Timmy Bishop, of Radford; two sons, Scotty Williams and his girlfriend, Donna Parker, of Radford, and Tony Williams, of Christiansburg; two brothers Jimmy Williams and David Williams, both of Bland; two sisters, Doris Bradshaw and husband, Woody, of Bland and Judy Elmore, of Roanoke; and three grandchildren, Brandon Bishop, Amanda Williams, and Jameson Williams. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Calvary Baptist Church in Radford, with Pastor Brian Cockram officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen,VA 23058-5216. The Williams family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.