Samuel “Sammy” Ray Prestwood, age 83, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at home.

Sammy was born on September 3, 1943 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to the late Luther and Helen Prestwood.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Danny Prestwood (Hazel) and Johnny Prestwood and sister, Lois Greene (Roy).

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 years, Mary Prestwood; son, Timothy Prestwood (Brenda); brother, Tommy Prestwood (Brenda); sister-in-law, Revon Whittington; nieces and nephews, Brad Prestwood, Donna Laforgia, Tammy Gaston (John), Bobby Prestwood (Leanne), Gary Prestwood (Leslie), Russel Greene, Randy Greene, Leanne Kelley, and Sandra Drum; as well as numerous other friends and loved ones.

Sammy loved to work in the yard, and he was always doing something. He was a hard worker who worked in the furniture business for over 30 years. Sammy served honorably in the United States Army for 2 years. Sammy was loved by all. He had many friends, and he loved everyone in his life. He was an amazing husband and father. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Amorem Hospice.

A graveside service to honor the life of Sammy Prestwood will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:00PM at Blue Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Funeral Honors will be rendered at the graveside.

Serving as pallbearers will be Timothy Prestwood, Fred Triplette, Terry Hamby, Greg Drum, John Gaston, and Chris Hoke.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.