Donald Prestley, Sr

Donald Prestley, Sr. was born November 17, 1936 in Bankhead, Alabama, the son of Henry Hugh and Ada (Willingham) Prestley; he passed away February 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was united in marriage to Christine Breakfield on December 8, 1956 in Chicago.

Don was employed by Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama until 1966 and Conlon & Collins Ford in Crystal Lake where he retired in December, 1999.

He loved the Lord and, until his illness affected his reading ability, he would read His Word daily. Don enjoyed watching Alabama football, gardening, traveling, and discussing politics; he truly loved his country.

Survivors include his wife; children, Donna Vodnansky, Carol (Bill) Schultz, Bill (Kathy) Prestley, Donald (Tricia) Prestley Jr., and Daren (Julie Papen) Prestley; grandchildren, Matt (Kelly), Laura, and Haley Vodnansky, Caleb (Becca), Carlee, and Christi Schultz, Bryce (Terry), Randy (Jessica), and Russell (Amber) Prestley, Andrew (Melissa), and Dustin Prestley, Zachary and Vanessa Peter, and Dylan, Adam, Reagan, and Maggie Prestley; great-grandchildren, Adriana, Kevin, Andon, Alivia, Harley, Caleb, Trinity; and a great-grandchild due in May.

He is also survived by three brothers, Melvin (Margaret) Prestley, Bill (Bobbie) Prestley, Pete (Denise) Prestley; one sister Linda (Jay) Snow; a special niece Diane Burns; brother-in-law Larry (late Sue) Parkey; and many other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son; brothers Clayton, and Edward; and sisters, Bobbie (Hershal) Ingle, Ruby (James) Meads, Carlene (Lloyd) Tolbert, Judy Busby, and Shirley Snow James.

Visitation will be 4-9pm Tuesday, February 12 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake. Funeral service will be at 11am Wednesday, February 13 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1320 Dean St, Woodstock, with visitation from 10:30am until the time of the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McHenry County Adult Program (McCAP), PO Box 1823, Woodstock, IL 60098.

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