The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 1997           TAG: 9701150394
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B5   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                           LENGTH:   17 lines

STEPHEN A. PRESNELL

Stephen A. Presnell, of the 1300 block of Calla Ave. died Friday Jan. 10, 1997.

He was a forklift operator who loved poetry and songwriting. He was a soft-spoken man who will be missed by his family and friends.

He was the beloved father of Bobby and Amy Presnell. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Beth Presnell; and his relatives, Bill Covington, Jerry Presnell, Doug Covington, Howard Covington, Rodney Covington and Becky Pond.

A private memorial service will be held at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, at 7 p.m. today.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY


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