Darren Michael Preston Obituary (1983 - 2015)

Darren Michael Preston Of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the age of 32. Darren was born on June 19, 1983 the son of Carol and Dean Preston. He attended Eaton Rapids High School where he played Baseball and Football. Darren joined the United States Army and proudly served his country for two tours in Iraq. He was the owner and operator of Lawn Care MD and currently worked as a structural engineer at the VA Medical Center in Battle Creek. Darren was a dedicated husband, and father who always put family first. His humorous and outgoing personality was infectious and always brought a smile to your face. Darren is preceded in death by his father, Dean Preston; and his grandparents, Shirley and Harold Locke. Surviving Darren are his wife, Kate (Hector) Preston; son, Trevor; daughter, Taylor; mother, Carol Preston, sisters, Dana (Eric) Worrall, Sherri Gilbert; brother, Brian Preston; nephews, Austin Washburn, Lucas Worrall; great uncle, Larry Locke; and numerous other extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at the funeral home. For those desiring memorial gifts may be made to Ele's Place in memory of Darren. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com