On Saturday, August 9th, 2025, John Henry Preece, 83 of Logan, Ohio went to be with our Lord, Jesus. He was born to Albert and Melissa Dutton-Preece in Tomahawk, Kentucky October 25, 1941.

He worked in commercial construction throughout Ohio through his career and proudly named buildings he'd worked on over the years.

He was a loving and devoted father to Gregory Preece. He was a proud grandfather to granddaughter, Heather Renee Preece-Householder and grandson, Nicholas Ryan Preece, a great-grandfather to Logan Householder, Avery Householder, and Rosalie Householder. He was married 55 years to Christine Hinkle-Preece, who remained by his side, in love, until his passing.

He was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Melissa Preece, brothers William George Preece and Ira Lee Preece, and sisters Easter Meek, Fannie Ann Abbott, Julia Jane Mills, and Maudie Jude.

He is survived by his wife Christine Preece, son Gregory (Chelie) Preece, granddaughter Heather (Bret) Householder, grandson Nicholas Preece, and sister Bertha Hardy.

The family would like to give special thanks to Fred Hinkle for all your hard work and dedication over the past year.

Family and friends can visit Evans Funeral Home 4171 E Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43227 Thursday August 14, 2025. Calling hours will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with funeral services held at 1:00 pm. Roger Reed officiating. Interment 2:00 pm at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens.