Fred Preston, age 80, a resident of Metamora, formerly of Troy and Royal Oak, died August 13, 2010 at Bortz Health Care of Oakland in Orion. He was born October 4, 1929 in Star City, WV. He is survived by his children, Fred Preston Jr. and Matthew Scott Michele Preston; brothers, Chuck and Frank; and grandchildren, Courtney Rae, Kyle David and Colin Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lonibelle Preston, in 2003. The visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road 4 blocks E. of Woodward, Royal Oak. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.