Preston Kelley

Preston Vernon Kelley, Jr. born on Oct. 6, 1946, and went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2011 at his home at the age of 64. He joins his mother Frances Shields, father Preston Vernon Kelley, Sr., and brother Bob Kelley. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lauretta Hiriart Kelley and his children Payton Leigh Davenport and son-in-law Dan, grandsons Reid and Jackson Davenport; daughter Katie Amalia Kelley; and sons Robert Thomas Kelley and Zachary James Kelley. Preston is also survived by his sister, Katherine ("Kitty") Kelley; brother, Bob Jackson and sister-in-law Carol; niece Dana Wilburn and her husband Steve and their children Avery and Jake; nephew, Andy Jackson and his wife Kelly and their children Mackenzie and Maddox; sister-in-law Julie and her husband James Spaulding and their son Benny and wife Laura Spaulding and their children Kori, Cade, Hallie and Lacey; Andy Spaulding and wife Jenny Spaulding and their children Ariana and April; sister-in-law Michelle Smith and her children Kristina, Karl and Keri, and Keri's children Miklya, Ashton and Jimmy; brother--in-law Randy and his wife Pam Hiriart; Uncle George Bourgeois of New Braunfels; and numerous cousins whom he adored. Preston began his working career as a partner with his brother Bob in Kelley's Beauty Salons. After selling the salons in 1973 Preston began Ace Parking Lot Service, which he ran for the past 30 years. Preston left a legacy of love, contagious laughter & a deep abiding faith in the Lord. His passion for life touched many & brought great joy. He was handsome, charismatic, fun loving & intelligent and he lived life to the fullest. Snow skiing, time at the Lake, Cozumel, Golfing, Bowling, Darts, his dogs, his music collection, reading, watching old Westerns, gardening, building projects, his passions were endless and varied. Preston's love of Hawaiian shirts was legendary. If there was a brighter, bolder shirt, he had to have it. He wore them constantly, skied in them, worked in them, even umpired baseball games in them. Preston loved attending the Westside High School sports activities of his youngest son Zachary including baseball, golf, and marching band; and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He loved to snow ski and was blessed to have been able to ski many beautiful mountains with family and friends. He cherished times at Lake McQueeney with his mother, children, grandchildren, neighbors, family and friends. Please join us for a Memorial Service to celebrate this extraordinary man's life and legacy. Friday, April 29th 1:00 pm in the Chapel Houston's First Baptist Church 7401 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 713.681.8000 There will be a reception immediately following the service in The Garden Room of Houston's First Baptist Church. Please advise your florist that flower delivery must be on Friday, April 29th between 8:00 am and 12:30 pm due to space constraints and the ability to keep the flowers fresh. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donating to the American Heart Association in Preston's memory at http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/Events/General?pg=fund&fr_id=1030&pxfid=191480&JServSessionIdr004=2deowjczv1.app240a In acknowledgement of Preston's love for Hawaiian shirts please consider wearing one to his memorial celebration. Cards and condolences can be mailed to 11822 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77077. Preston's daughter Katie Kelley is unable to attend the services and has created a memorial website honoring her father. Please take a moment to view and comment on Katie's beautiful memorial to her father at http://www.prestonvernonkelley.last-memories.com