R. Steve Preston, 65, of Taylor Mill, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. He was the son of the late Robert and Agnes Preston. The loving husband of Kay Zaharias Preston. Loving father of Alexis Bullock (Nathan), Neil Preston, Greg Preston, and Brent Preston. Dear brother of Dan Preston, Terry Bascher, Lisa Miller, and Kim Fishking. He also leaves behind his beloved granddaughters Brooke and Kate Bullock. Steve served in the United States Air Force and attended the University of Indiana, where he played football. He served as President of the Northern Kentucky Youth Football League for many years and coached the Dixie Raiders, Scott High School, and Dixie High School football teams. He had a great passion for football and was known to many as “Coach P.” He was a member at Summit Hills Country Club where he enjoyed to golf and was known there as the “one-armed bandit.” Steve also served as Chairman for the Kenton County Parks and Recreation. He worked as a financial advisor and was the Founder and Owner of Preston Financial Group. He was a member of St. Pius X Church and a friend to many. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at MIDDENDORF FUNERAL HOME, 3312 MADISON PIKE, FT. WRIGHT, KY 41017. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Pius X Church, Edgewood. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Steve had a passion for helping children. He requested in lieu of flowers, consider donating to the Saint Pius Christian Outreach Fund 348 Dudley Road, Edgewood, KY 41017.