site logo

Offering the Best in Funeral Service

Our Locations
obit-thumbnail

Preston I. Moffett

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Preston I. Moffett, Sr.

Preston Irving Moffett, Sr., 85, of Winchester, Virginia, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in his home.

Mr. Moffett was born in 1926, in Washington D.C., the son of the late Preston Nelson and Nellie Rose Moffett. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Dorothy Anne Farkus on September 3, 1949, in Warrenton, Virginia.

He was the owner and President of Preston I. Moffett Distributing. He purchased Gunther Distributorship and moved it to Winchester. Later he was instrumental in bringing Coors Beer to the east coast. Mr. Moffett was very involved with Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. He was an Usher for over 40 years. He was an active member of the Board and was instrumental in developing the new church property, buildings as well as St. Bridget in the Field, Berryville, Virginia . Mr. Moffett was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Preston Moffett was an avid horse breeder. As a result of his foundation mare, Miss Galax, he bred, Shamsay, who was voted 3 year old Maryland Bred Filly Champion and was a grade I winner.

Mr. Moffett was a member of the Winchester Moose Lodge #1283 and Winchester Golf Club. Preston Moffett loved his family and Winchester.

Surviving with his wife are his children, Preston I. “Bugs” Moffett, Jr. of Winchester, Virginia, Stephanie “Taffy” Moffett Litz and her husband, Donald P. Litz, Jr., of Butler, Maryland; four grandchildren, Anne Moffett Litz, Dorothy Page Litz, Ashby Litz Thoeni and her husband, Parker, Stephanie Westcott Litz; sister, Shirley Capan of Warrenton, Virginia; and brother, Wilbur Moffett of Florida.

One sister, Jeannette Athey preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Stanley J. Krempa officiating, Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Virginia.

Pallbearers will be Charles Bayliss, Chares Malone, Orin Ritter, Matthew McHale, Edward Whittle, and Jerry Kerr.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening, from 5:00-8:00 PM. at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22601 or Henry and William Evans Children’s Home, 330 East Leicester Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

Light a candle Light a candle
Light a Candle

Preston I. Moffett, Sr. Preston Irving Moffett, Sr., 85, of Winchester, Virginia, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in his home. Mr. Moffett was born in 1926, in Washington D.C., the son of the late Preston Nelson and Nellie Rose Moffett. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II.Continue Reading

See Condolences
Lynn left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dear Moffett Family, I am thinking of you and praying for you. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand. Your family has always been so good to my family. I am so thankful for all of you. I have been trying to get to Winchester at least every other month since since Kat Sullivan is 98 and Peg March is 94. I always look for you when I pass by the house or when I go to the church. Please hug everyone for me. Love to all, Lynn Sullivan Hess
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
On behalf of my father Billy B. Lawrence, my husband Barry Dalton, and the rest of our staff, I wanted to send our deepest sympathy to all the family members of Mr. Moffett. ~ Linda Lawrence Dalton of Lawrence Distributing Company of Danville and South Hill
Kimberly M. Ricketts left a message on July 15, 2011:
In honor of Preston I. Moffett, Kimberly M. Ricketts lit a candle.
Susan Oliver left a message on July 16, 2011:
In honor of Preston I. Moffett, Susan Oliver lit a candle.
Susan Oliver left a message on July 16, 2011:
You are in my thoughts and prayers; so sorry about your loss. Susan Oliver
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
country girl left a message on July 16, 2011:
i used to take care Preston for a while he was a very great and peaceful person to work for always enjoyed going to work and seeing him.....my thoughts go out to the familey in this time of need may god be with you for this
DAVID MICHAEL CAVE left a message on July 17, 2011:
In honor of Preston I. Moffett, DAVID MICHAEL CAVE lit a candle.
Pat & Bobbie O'Rourke left a message on July 18, 2011:
In honor of Preston I. Moffett, Pat & Bobbie O'Rourke lit a candle.
Lynn Sullivan Hess left a message on July 18, 2011:
In honor of Preston I. Moffett, Lynn Sullivan Hess lit a candle.
Lynn Sullivan Hess left a message on July 18, 2011:
Dear Moffett Family, I am thinking of you and praying for you. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand. Your family has always been so good to my family. I am so thankful for all of you. I have been trying to get to Winchester at least every other month since since Kat Sullivan is 98 and Peg March is 94. I always look for you when I pass by the house or when I go to the church. Please hug everyone for me. Love to all, Lynn Sullivan Hess
Linda Lawrence Dalton left a message on July 21, 2011:
On behalf of my father Billy B. Lawrence, my husband Barry Dalton, and the rest of our staff, I wanted to send our deepest sympathy to all the family members of Mr. Moffett. ~ Linda Lawrence Dalton of Lawrence Distributing Company of Danville and South Hill
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Show More