Anthony Wayne “Bimbo” Preston, 68, was born on October 6, 1953 in Fayetteville, AR to L.E. “Boots” Preston and Dorothy L. Reed Preston, and passed on June 6, 2022 at his home in Winslow, AR due to congestive heart failure.
He graduated from Greenland High School and worked at Kearney Electric as a CNC Operator for 42 years until his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman, especially after retirement. He also enjoyed conversation with all of the people that he encountered at his favorite businesses that he visited in the community almost on a daily basis. He loved working in his garden and sharing the fruits of his labor with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charles and Mike Preston. His ashes will be spread over several locations that were special to him. He was loved and will be missed.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
I feel blessed to have known this gentle man for the last fifty years and will always cherish all those full moon nights that we spent out on the lake fishing. Can’t remember the first time we fished together, back in the 70’s but do know the trip ended with the same four words “had a good time.”
Truly blessed to have been able to get in one last fishing trip a few days before his passing and to have spent those hours watching the Hogs win that baseball game, together.
You are going to be missed my friend, and next time, I’m on the lake, I’ll catch one for you.
“Had a good time!”
Fondly remember visiting the family farm and playing on the Preston Farm growing up. Always enjoyed visiting with “Bimbo” he was always the same where ever you met him and always enjoyed visiting about old times.
Thinking of his family during their loss
Enjoyed our trips on backcountry roads to find a place for a good cheeseburger.
Go rest high on that mountain. Sure going to miss you.
Patsy…We are so sorry to hear about Bimbo.
He was my husbands best friend, I met him the same night i met my husband, over 52 years ago. he was considered family although my husband of 50 years has passed.the kids and myself will miss him very much..
So many memories of Bimbo…he was a fixture at our house as I was growing up…we shared a love of the 49ers and Hogs…he would sit for hours on the front porch with Dad swapping stories and most of the time staying for dinner…like I said so many memories…our sincere condolences to all the siblings and friends of a really good man!
Bimbo has been a friend of my family since the 70’s.we started as bus stop friends, then before we knew it, his siblings and my siblings became a tight group of “Bailey and Preston” kids. The road between our houses became shorter and more traveled. He could make anyone laugh and tell the most random funny facts. He later became good friends with my Father, Jerry Bailey. I am quite sure Bim’s friendship and the time they spent doing nothing was helpful in my dads grief due to the loss of his wife. Thank you Bim for your loyalty, friendship, and some of your jokes.
May God bless your family during this difficult time.
Anthony and I crossed paths many years ago when I was at rock bottom. His guidance and example was instrumental in my recovery. So sorry to learn of his passing
I knew Anthony from my laundry mat he stopped in to do his laundry. He was such a nice guy. I fretted over a scar on his arm from a recluse bite. Rest in pease it was nice to meet you