Preston Roberts Bio, Family, Friend, Profession, Net Worth, Death

Preston Roberts was an American reality television personality. People know him widely for the History Channel documentary show “Mountain Men”.

Additionally, he met his best friend Eustace Conway in 1982 after the two were cast on reality TV. However, Preston died at the age of cause of an inoperable liver tumour. Let’s look down to find out more about the Preston legend.

PRESTON ROBERTS: BIOGRAPHY, FAMILY, EDUCATION, CAREER

The reality star was born on July 17, 1957, in Brevard, North Carolina. He grew up in his birthplace with his parents. But there is no information about his parents and siblings. Later he moved to Wilkes Country. Talking about his education, he completed his basic education at Atlantic Christian College. And later, he joined Appalachian State University. From there, he earned a degree in art education.

Roberts had started his career as a teacher and taught 25 years at Wikes County School. While at the school, he was twice voted for “Teacher of the Year” by his peers. He also worked as an instructor in many cultural events. Later in 2012, he appeared on the reality show ‘Mountain Men’ which is still airing.

PRESTON ROBERTS: PERSONAL LIFE AND WIFE

Preston was a happily married man. He had married the beautiful and understanding lady, Kathleen DuPont McGuire. He met his future wife in 1975 and wasted no time marrying her. After spending 42 years together, Roberts left his wife and died in 2017.

The couple had three boys together from their marriage. The couple lived in a small log cabin on the banks of the East Fork River. Additionally, they lived for more than 30 years in an old church located near Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina. Also, had 90 acres abutting Turtle Island.

PRESTON ROBERTS: RELATIONSHIP WITH EUSTACE CONWAY

Preston and Eustace Conway had known each other for 35 years. They first met after completing their basic education in 1982. After that, they became good friends and did the historic channel’s show ‘Mountain Men’ together. Additionally, they had done a lot of things together, such as horseback riding in North and South Carolina.

Following Roberts’ death, Eustace prepared an emotional tribute to his best friend and co-star. And thanked people for helping raise funds on his social media platforms.

PRESTON ROBERTS: FORTUNE AND DEATH

Prior to his death, he had an estimated net worth of $900,000. Roberts had made a profit from various sources. He was also an artist who made beautiful handmade knives that charged $250 each. however, his family had to organize a fundraiser after his death . People contributed a whopping $110,000.

Reality star Preston Roberts died on July 24, 2017. He died of complications from an inoperable tumor on his liver. Roberts took his last breath in the arms of his wife, family and best friend Conway. His body was interred at Morning Watch Hill Cemetery in Boone, North Carolina.