Keith Preston
Funeral Service
Time: Private
Date: Thursday 19th February 2026
Service Details:
A funeral service will be held in Champ Service Chapel prior to a private committal
Keith John Preston born in Darwen on the 2 May 1951, but raised in Blackburn and Accrington with his mum Winnie and Dad Bill, along with his 4 sisters Leah, Janet. Rosina, Gill and brother Bob.
Keith joined the army aged 18, as a gunner for the Royal Artillery, 27th Regiment, HQ battery (affectionately known as Hedgehog battery). He became a Bomardier and a leader for a group of soldiers. His army mates would adopt his initials as his nickname, calling him ‘KP’ which has stuck with him.
Keith passed away on 29th January 2026 in Royal Blackburn Hospital. He leaves behind his two daughters Sylvina & Amy, his two grandsons Wilf and Ted, his son-in law Craig and many neices and nephews from his exended family.
Sleep well now KP
Rest in peace Keith, sending all my love to you all at this sad time xx
In God’s arms now, rest in peace 🙏
Love from Liz & Bev xx
SCHLAF IN FRIEDEN.GEGANGEN ABER NIE VERGESSEN.
SLEEP IN PEACE.GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.X ADA
Goodnight and godless you uncle Keith, now you can be pain free flying high with all your 😇 angel family x ❤️ you always was there blue eyed boy lol xx love and miss you xx
R.i.p uncle Keith I will never forget all the beautiful childhood memories I have , you are now at peace with everyone partying up in the sky love you always forever in my heart ♥️ x x x
Rest easy now Dad. 🦔
Love always
Sylvina
Rest in peace grandad KP
You were a very good grandad.
I love you so much and I hope you rest in peace grandad KP. X
Rip.kp had some laughter with you at work , and on nights away in trucks for castel , gone but I’ll never forget that happy times and the laughter, rest easy now sarge… ❤️
RIP Keith, glad to have had you as my father in law and the lads grandad..rest easy mate
Good Night Keith from Steph and Your Grand Daughters .. will forever be missed xxx
Always looked after the Jordan family at every hockey event, priceless moments and a great character. Always had a laugh with Airz about his shooting after games. A soul that will be missed. Fly high Keith, fly high #EaglesNumberOneFan xxx
RIP Keith, will have Chris bugging you to make her something beautiful before you know it 🥰 xxx
Miss you uncle Keith, hope you’re causing havoc up there. Rest in peace. Lots of love x x X x x
R.I.P Bro gone but never forgotten, save a seat at the FRV for me buddy. I will raise a glass of tia maria for ya . Ubique
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Rest in peace, Uncle Keith. Give my Mamma and Grandad a hug from us up there sleep tight lots of love Kirsty, Ash and Elsie-Mae x x x
Rest forever now Dad.
Hope we did you proud.
Love you, ya old fart 🩵 xxxx