Walter Byron Presley

Walter Byron Presley, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Monday, April 7 following a lengthy illness. He was born March 11, 1955, in Greenville, AL to the late D.W. Presley and Mittie Gorum Presley. He received his Master’s in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and retired after 25 years of service. Mr. Byron was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church where he was a deacon and led the music for worship.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Sharon Faust Presley; a sister: Henrietta Presley; and brothers-in-law: Wayne (Kim) Faust and Steve (Jana) Faust; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM at Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Ray McMillan officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Chesser Family Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at shepardrobersonfh.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston, GA is honored to serve the Presley family.