SEARD, Preston L. Jr., 75, of Dayton passed away Thursday, October 26, 2006 at Hospice of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Preston, Sr. and Evelyn Seard; sister Barbara Clemons; and brother Elberd Seard . He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Helen Seard; daughter Carolyn Rainey, dog Foxy, grandchildren David and Dana, special friend Tom Cook and Brenda Palmer; sister Arlene Gatewood, Norma (Nathaniel) Fitz, Zerri Barton, and Geraldine Henderson; brother Marshall Seard; numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Preston was a veteran in the U.S. Navy with service in Korea and was in the Fleet Reserves branch 327. Funeral Services will be held10:00AM Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00AM Tuesday prior to services at the funeral home. To send a special message to the family please visit, www.NewcomerFamily.com.