Preston Foster Philyaw, 84, passed away at his home in Deltaville on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 and is now running on the streets of Heaven. He grew up in Texarkana, Texas, lived in Wayesboro, and then moved to Deltaville in 1990.
Preston was the 14th of 15 children to parents John and Blanche Philyaw.
He graduated from Louisiana State University, was a proud U.S. Marine, and loved to run. In fact, exercise in general was always something he especially loved to do. He also loved sailing, biking, honesty and family. He loved to create things from wood and even made a beautiful cherry violin that had a wonderful tone. He was a mechanical engineer and consultant with DuPont until his retirement in January 1998.
In addition to his parents and all of his siblings, he was predeceased by his son, Mark Alan Philyaw.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Philyaw; favorite daughter, Terry Burns (Will); six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bertie Norton (Jerry); his miniature dachshund, Polly; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was conducted at noon on Monday, Aug. 10 in Augusta Memorial Park, 775 Goose Creek Road in Waynesboro. Attendees were advised that current state guidelines applied, including social distancing and appropriate face covering. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel in Saluda, assisted the family.
