Mr. Merrill Jerome Preston
(August 3, 1948 - April 15, 2025)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Thursday, April 24, 2025 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Rehoboth Baptist Church, 4646 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, April 25, 2025 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: 1:00 P.M. / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Merrill’s sister is a big part of our family and so we know that Merrill was a great big brother. His loss hurts to those who loved him dearly, but we take comfort in knowing the positive impact he made upon others. There is a light as he enters the kingdom of God. We send our thoughts, love, and prayers during this difficult time.
My heartfelt condolences to my dear friend Barbara, his children and family. Preston was a wonderful man, husband, father, and friend who brought love and light to every room he entered! May God Bless and keep you all during this difficult time!
What a kind, good man. A life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara, Marcus, Angel, Major. We know how much he loved you and how very much he was loved.
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Family. Barbara, weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. Be encouraged, for God will take care of you.
The N R L police department.
We will miss you
You was a Union representative. A police officer and a good one.
We you be misses.
Sorry we did not see you often you was always in our heart
The N R L police department.
We will miss you
You was a Union representative. A police officer and a good one.
We you be misses.
Sorry we did not see you often you was always in our heart
We didn’t see each other often after he moved to distant states, but he was one of my favorite cousins. My prayers and condolences for his wife and children.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences and prayers to the family and relatives and friends.