Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Tommy Bruce Preston, age 57 of Cleveland. Tommy passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. A celebration of his incredible life will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Highlands United Methodist Church with Rev. Charlie Green and Rev. David Bost officiating. Visitation will be held in the church sanctuary beginning at 2:00pm. Tommy was born in Covington, Georgia on May 11, 1958 to the late Ernest Preston and Tommie Jeanette Jackson Preston. He had lived in on Tybee Island, GA before moving to White County some 20 years ago. He worked for some time the Pepsi and later with with the White County School System and a Bus Driver. At the time of his death, Tommy was employed with the Lumpkin County School System as facilities manager. Music was a passion for Tommy, but his true calling was serving God in the ministry. He attended Candler School of Theology at Emory University and served in the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Murrell Preston of Cleveland and son Jonathan Preston, also of Cleveland as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be acknowledged, however it is requested that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone parkway #222, Gainesville, GA 30501
Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland in charge of arrangements (706)865-1500
