Preston Franklin Garris Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Preston Franklin Garris (La Grange, North Carolina), born in Wayne County, North Carolina, who passed away on July 22, 2022 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Emmett Preston; his sister Mary Amy Garris Greene; and his sons, Preston Duane Garris, Emmett Lytle Garris and Brendan Joseph "BJ" Garris.
He is survived by: his son Joel Franklin Garris (Natalie Newman Garris); his grandchildren, Joshua Duane Garris, Bethany G. Rhodes (Trey), Natalie Noel Garris and Joel Franklin Garris II; his caregivers, JoAnna Pippin and Cathy Bloom; and his close friend Diana "Cleo" Ellis. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Preston's memory may be made to Beston United Methodist Church, c/o Lisa Ritko, 1501 Mulberry Street Goldsboro, NC 28530.
