Obituary of Douglas Alvin Presnell

Mr. Douglas Alvin "Chip" Presnell of Sugar Grove, was victorious in his 27 year battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was 54 years old. He was a proud native and lifelong resident of Watauga County. He took great pride in the fact that he was born in the "Old Watauga Hospital", the building of which is still located on the campus of Appalachian State University. Chip worked for Hospitality Mints for 19 years and volunteered for many years at Samaritan's Purse; was an active member of Zion Hill Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He carried his Christian faith throughout his entire life. He loved people: they were his favorite hobby. Never meeting a stranger, he befriended all he met. He enjoyed making people laugh, and if you were a friend of Chip's you were a friend for life. He had a deep love for Southern Rock and Gospel Bluegrass music, and really enjoyed playing basketball and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, John Alvin Presnell. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Tina Presnell; one son, Caleb Presnell; his mother Betty Presnell; one brother, Bruce Presnell and wife Kendra; niece Makenzie and nephew Matthew, and niece Elizabeth; his mother-in law Janice Eller and father-in-law Willard Eller; a brother-in-law William Eller and wife Michele; and nephews David and Andrew. Private graveside services will be conducted in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be conducted in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston Salem, N.C. 27103 and/or Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St. NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645. Online condolences may be shared with the Presnell family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Presnell family.