Preston Ervin Webb, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Carteret on Monday, February 25, 2019. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on May 28, 1931, he was the son of the late Russell Leo and Mattie Privette Webb. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Joyce Winstead Webb; children, Pamela S. Webb, Bruce A. Webb, Stephen E. Webb Sr., great-grandson, Charles R. Jones, III “CJ”, step son-in-law, Hugh Reiber; and one brother, Russell Alan Webb.
Preston leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Betty Guthrie Webb, daughter, Lynette Webb Edwards (Allen) and step daughter, Suzanne Boone Reiber. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kimberly Whitley (Danny), Candice Evans, Joy Spivey (Rusty), Stephen E. Webb II (Jennie), Hillary Webb (Jessie) and step grandchildren, Melanie Cooper (Matthew) and John Milone, 11 great-grandchildren, Cassadie Jones, Caleb Jones, William Spivey, Adalynn Spivey, Olivia Webb, Isabel Webb, Taylor Webb, Payton Webb, Sterling Bass, Mallory Bass, Isabella Milone, 1 great-great-grandchild, Rylan Pochkar, his beloved boxer, Ginger; and brother, Norman Webb (Bonnie).
Preston bravely served his country for 8 years in the US Army, spending the first 2 years of his military career in the Korean War. He worked 23 years at Ceco Construction Company as a foreman, before retiring in 1993. He then worked at Smithson Inc. as a commercial construction superintendent for 18 years. In his spare time, Preston enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, working with his hands and working in the yard.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home with the funeral service starting at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carteret Home Health and Hospice, PO Drawer 1619, Morehead City, NC 28557. Family will receive family and friends at 201 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 2/28, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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