Date Of Birth: May 5, 1922
Date Of Death: April 28, 2010
William James Preston, 87, of Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. He was born in Detroit, MI on May 5, 1922, the son of the late William E. and Ann Marie (Johnson) Preston.William proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Patrol Squadron VP83, later known as Bombing Squadron 107. The book Galloping Ghost on the Brazilian Coast was based on William and his squadron. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Hynes) Preston; daughters, Kathy (Donald M) Churilla and Mary (David Opatik) Preston; sons, William G. (Michelle) Preston and Patrick (Debbie) Preston; seven grandchildren, Donald, Joseph, Jacqueline, Christopher, William, Michael, and Connor.Memorial Service for William will be held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel on Monday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or Matthew 25 Community Center, O.L.M.C., 14598 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel, IN 46032.
Camilla London says
Shirley & Patrick
I was sorry to hear of the loss of Bill. You may not remember me but out backyards met when you were on Brunswick and I on Braewick. It was so odd when I saw the article about Bill, as just the other day I was talking about you being in the that house. You sold it to the Cheung’s they both are deceased for about 2 years and so now the 3rd owner. I often wondered what had happened to you after moving to Fl if I recall. Not many still in the neighborhood from when you were here. Wishing both of you and all of the family the best. God Bless.
Your former neighbor, Camilla
Jeanie says
Shirley:
You probably don’t remember my name but I am Dr. Miller’s nurse and I have spoken to you many times. I always enjoyed speaking with you and know that even though you had some pretty difficult times, that you were always there for Bill, doing the right thing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.