Gary Lee Preston, age 76 of Gillette, WY, formerly of Miles City, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the Holy Rosary Hospital Hospice room in Miles City.
Gary was born on August 24, 1948, in Miles City, MT. He was the son of Kenneth and Alvera (Irion) Preston. He grew up in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School. He taught at the Sacred Heart Catholic School and coached with Dan Connors. He also worked for Milo Huber at the clothing store for a while. In 1978 they moved to Gillette, WY where they opened and ran a clothing store of their own. In 1997, Gary went back to teaching at the Twin Spruce Junior High School up until a few years ago. He enjoyed coaching football, wrestling and basketball during this time as well. Gary enjoyed watching all sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Gloria Patrick. He is survived by his wife Bev, of Gillette, WY; his son Brandon (Melody) Preston of Gillette, WY; grandchildren Kameron (Shay) Preston and Braydon Preston; two nieces Rachelle & Roxanne; and numerous cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. In leu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 2, 2025
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 2, 2025
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Janet Klein says
Bev, I am so sorry to see that Gary has passed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Janet
MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Eugene and Connie Bankey says
Bev and family sorry to read of Gary’s passing. Remembering living next to each other in Smith’s trailor court, across the street from the KOA Camp Ground. Our sincere condolences and prayers.
Connie and Gene Bankey
Doug Diane Ellingson says
Bev so sorry to hear of Gary passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.