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Obituary for Thomas Preston Lunsford Thomas Preston Lunsford
Retired Truck Driver Dies At Age 74

Thomas Preston Lunsford, 74, of 504 Steeles Fort Road, Raphine died Sunday, December 17, 2006 at Avante of Waynesboro Nursing and Rehab Center.

He was born November 14, 1932, a son of the late Price G. Lunsford and Pauline (Marks) Lunsford.

He was a truck driver for most of his life until he retired.

He was united in marriage on March 31, 1951 to Edna (Humphries) Lunsford, who preceded him in death.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Thomas Humphries, Sr. and two grandsons: Charles Thomas Humphries, Jr. and Thomas Preston Lunsford II; a brother, Joe and two sisters, Frances and Anne.

Mr. Lunsford is survived by two daughters: Cynthia M. Fitzgerald and Abby Ralston, both of Staunton; five sons: Larry Lunsford of Lexington, Raymond G. Lunsford of Raphine, Paul S. Lunsford of Buena Vista, Dale L. Lunsford of Natural Bridge and Rick A. Lunsford of Raphine; one son-in-law, David A. Ralston of Staunton; three daughters-in-law: Patty Lunsford of Raphine, Linda Lunsford of Buena Vista and Faye Lunsford of Natural Bridge; two brothers: Price G. Lunsford and James C. Lunsford; one sister, Lois "Tilly" Curtis of Staunton; 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Chapel with Rev. Roy Swisher officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Buena Vista, Virginia.