Preston Windham , 98, of Center, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will be at Sholar Cemetery in Joaquin. Bro. Brandon Jones will be officiating.

Preston Windham was born January 12, 1928, in Shelby County, Texas. He was born to Lucius Lonnie Windham and Velma Carol McGee Windham.

He is survived by his daughter, Lucretia Johnson and husband Roy of Campbell, Texas; his son, Michael Ledean Windham and wife Jennifer of Center, Texas; daughter in law Rhonda Windham of Dayton, Texas; grandsons, Royce Johnson and wife Melissa, Joe Johnson and wife Jennifer, and Justin Johnson; granddaughter, Miranda and husband Stephen Watson; 8 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren. Stephen Griffin and Preston would always call him his adopted youngin.

He is preceded in death by his wife Jimmie Marcelle Risinger Windham; his parents Lucius and Velma Windham; son Marcia Lamerel Windham; grandson Johnny Windham; granddaughters Misty, Michele, and Christina Windham; daughter in law Sharon Windham; and his 3 brothers and their wives.

The family would like to thank the staff at Avir at Center, and Heart to Heart Hospice for their support.