Ronald Edward Presnell, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Ronald was well known in Watauga County as an expert auto machinist whose knowledge and expertise surpassed that of any other. For over 50 years, Ronald's hard work and dedication to his career earned him the well-deserved reputation as the expert in his field. His work ethic was unparalleled, and his loyalty and generosity to family and friends had no equal. Ronald was a role model and mentor to so many who crossed his path over the years.

Ronald is survived by his daughters, Jessica Presnell Mayo and Jennifer Presnell. He is also survived by his granddaughters Whitney Mayo, Kaitlin Hamilton and husband Mike, and his great-granddaughter Remy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie Kathryn Anderson Presnell, his father Audie Presnell, his mother Vera Johnson Presnell and his sister Geneva Presnell Earp.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Gordon Noble will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 o'clock until 2:00 o'clock, prior to the service.  Interment will follow in the Burkett/Lewis Cemetery.

The family request no food or flowers.

Online condolences maybe sent to the Presnell family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com