James Lewis Preston

James Lewis Preston of Kalamazoo was born Oct. 17, 1986, in Paw Paw to James and Lorraine (Stawiszynski) Preston. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and was employed by Pfizer Corp. James passed away suddenly on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, as the result of an automobile accident.

James is survived by his parents, James and Lorraine Preston of Lawrence; a sister Jill (Thomas) Eaton of Chesapeake, Va.; and his grandparents: Val and Chester Stawiszynski and Virginia Frances Neidenbach.

Family and friends will gather and share memories of James from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the Calvin Funeral Home in Hartford. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the family. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences in James' name may do so online at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.