Richard Preston Mcconville

Richard Preston McConville, 68, of Lynchburg died Tuesday April 2, 2013. He was the fianc̩e of Naomi Bates of Evington. Twice widowed, his first wife was Muriel Williams McConville Byrum and second wife was Louise Young McConville.

Richard was born July 19, 1944 in Lynchburg a son of the late John Samuel McConville and Clara Hicks McConville. Preston honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves and was retired from Wexco Machine and attended West Lynchburg Baptist Church.

In addition to his fiancee he is survived by a daughter Melanie Rowse of Forest, two sons: Timothy Richard McConville of Appomattox and Troy Preston McConville of Lynchburg, five sisters: Sadie Harris and Alma Fisher both of Lynchburg, Janie Stinnett, Peggy Hensley, both of Forest, and Ann Farris of Gladys, four brothers: John Henry McConville of Kodiak, TN, Samuel Edward McConville of Lynchburg, Robert Lawrence McConville and Allen David McConville both of Forest, and five grandchildren: Stephanie Rowse, Brittany Rowse, Aaron McConville, Sarah McConville, Annabelle Paulette, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Preston\Ӫs Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday April 5, 2013 in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with Dr. Robert Putt officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Friday.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 2316 Atherholt Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501.

Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg (434-237-9424) is assisting the family.