Eztira D. "Zet" Presson, age 91, of Paris, Tennessee passed away Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at Rose Stone Manor. Mr. Pressons visitation will take place after 11 A.M. on Thursday, March 7th at McEvoy Funeral Home. His funeral will be at 2 P.M. following his visitation with Josh Manning of East Wood Church of Christ to officiate. Eztira is to be buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park after services. His honored pallbearers include: Jacob Allen, Austin Allen, Wesley Sajovic, Brandon Herrington, and Ryan Herrington.
Eztira was born July 22nd, 1932 to Ara D. Presson and Nonie Presson (both preceded) in Henry County, Tennessee. Mr. Presson was a member of the U.S. army at Fort Bening, Georgia. He was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ, being sure to attend regardless of where he was located. Zet also worked at McLoud Steel and partnered with his son to create his own business: Pressons Waterproofing Basements.
On July 23rd, 1951, Eztira married Mary E. "Betty" Presson. She preceded him in death after 68 years of marriage on September 9, 2019. He is survived by a multitude of family members: his daughter, Debbie (Tim) Roberts of Columbia, Tennessee; his son, Michael (Teresa) Presson of Greenfield, Tennessee; his grandchildren, Lisa Marie (Heath) Allen, Brandon (April) Herrington, Elizabeth (Andy) Sajovic, Ryan (Laura) Herrington, Liz Presson (Alexander), Michael D. Presson Jr., James Presson, Kenny Presson, Taylor Mexico and Josh Mexico; his nieces, Diana Hargrove and Jennifer Crawford. He was also survived by his 12 great-grandchildren.
Zet was a very kind and loving person. He loved his family, and he loved children. He was a wonderful, Godly father. He had two nieces that he loved very much; they were his care takers in the end, Diana Hargrove and Jennifer Crawford.
Visitation
McEvoy Funeral Home
Thursday, March 7, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
507 W. Washington Street
Paris, TN 38242
Funeral Service
McEvoy Funeral Home
Thursday, March 7, 2024
2:00 PM
507 W. Washington Street
Paris, TN 38242