Philip Presson

Philip Presson, age 79, of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn.

He was married July 12, 1955 to Shirley Roberts Presson and she preceded in death September 28, 2012.

Philip retired after 24 years as a Tech Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force.  He was them Employed at Henry Co. Medical Center as a maintenance and operation assistant.   He Loved fishing, wood working and  gardening.

He was born October 2, 1934 in Manleyville, TN to the late Orby Henry Presson and the late Blanche Lucille Hastings Presson.

He is survived by his Three Daughters,  Deborah (Dale) Casterline of Paris, Tenn,  Lorrie Kall of Paris, Tenn,  Shelia Ross of Paris, Tenn,  Two Sons,  Randal (Heather) Presson of Paris, Tenn,  Danny (Laura) Presson of Paris, Tenn;  Grandchildren, Jennifer Elliott, Sara Dyson, Lauren Presson, Phillip Casterline, Jarred Presson, Racheal Presson;  Great Grandchildren, Chase Craig, Alexandria “Allie” Elliott, and Gracie Elliott.

Besides his wife and parents, Philip was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael Presson and David Presson;  brother, William Presson;  Grandchildren, Jacqueline Rich, Kevin Graham, David Randal Presson.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm Tuesday, July  1, 2014 and after 9 am Wednesday, July  2, 2014.   The Funeral service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July  2, 2014.

Glynn Orr will officiate.    Pallbearers will be Jarred Presson, Phillip Casterline, Isaac Dyson,  Andrew Elliott, Chase Craig, Dylan Sanders, Mike Swanner, and Jerry Pounds.

Interment will be at Boothe Cemetery off Old Union Loop in Paris, Tenn.

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