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He worked in commercial construction throughout Ohio through his career and proudly named buildings he'd worked on over the years.
He was a loving and devoted father to Gregory Preece. He was a proud grandfather to granddaughter, Heather Renee Preece-Householder and grandson, Nicholas Ryan Preece, a great-grandfather to Logan Householder, Avery Householder, and Rosalie Householder. He was married 55 years to Christine Hinkle-Preece, who remained by his side, in love, until his passing.
He was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Melissa Preece, brothers William George Preece and Ira Lee Preece, and sisters Easter Meek, Fannie Ann Abbott, Julia Jane Mills, and Maudie Jude.
He is survived by his wife Christine Preece, son Gregory (Chelie) Preece, granddaughter Heather (Bret) Householder, grandson Nicholas Preece, and sister Bertha Hardy.
The family would like to give special thanks to Fred Hinkle for all your hard work and dedication over the past year.
Family and friends can visit Evans Funeral Home 4171 E Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43227 Thursday August 14, 2025. Calling hours will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with funeral services held at 1:00 pm. Roger Reed officiating. Interment 2:00 pm at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.
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Brent Ludwick
August 12, 2025
John was my mother's second husband's father. We didn't always get along well when I was a child. But as two adults we got along great!
There is not enough space here to recount the times he helped me when I was a young man.
He was a good man, who could be counted on to help if he knew you were in need of help. He was rich in character, and a wealth of knowledge and true skill and talent of anything that had to do with construction, carpentry, and all related vocations.
I have knowledge and skills today that are directly attributable to the fact that John made the time, and put forth the effort, to pass on the the knowledge that came from the experience he gained from the hard work he did to make his living and provide for his family.
The world has truly lost one of a dying breed of men in John's passing. My condolences and prayers are at this moment devoted to those John has left behind.
Brent Ludwick
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