Aaron Reser Preston

Aaron Preston, beloved musician, animal lover, brother, fiancé, uncle, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the age of 55. Aaron was born in Little Rock, AR, on September 29, 1970, but was raised in Oklahoma City, OK. He lived a life marked by rhythm, creativity, tenderness, and unmistakable originality. To many, he will be remembered as one of the powerful drummers behind some of Oklahoma’s most memorable rock bands. To his family and those who loved him most, he will be remembered for something even deeper: his generous heart, his humor, his loyalty, and the quiet softness he carried beneath all that rock-and-roll energy. Aaron’s music career left a lasting imprint on the Oklahoma music scene. He joined the Chainsaw Kittens during their Flipped Out in Singapore era, and later became the drummer for the Oklahoma City hard rock band, For Love Not Lisa. His drumming can be heard on For Love Not Lisa’s albums Merge and Information Superdriveway, music that carried the sound of Oklahoma far beyond the city limits, building a musical legacy that was loud, fearless, and completely his own. Aaron had the kind of presence people remembered. Behind the drums, he brought force, instinct, and soul. He did not just keep time; he gave songs their pulse. He played with an intensity that made people turn their heads, but those who knew him also knew that his gifts were never limited to music. Aaron had a deep love for animals, specifically reptiles and dogs. He had a heart that made room for the vulnerable, the loyal, the strange, and the overlooked. That love said a great deal about who he was. He could be bold and brilliant on stage, but away from the spotlight, he had a gentleness that mattered just as much. His life was full of stories, songs, friendships, and moments that will continue to echo. Aaron was part of a generation of Oklahoma musicians who made something raw and unforgettable; he was never only “the drummer.” He was a son. A brother. A fiancé. A Father Figure. An uncle. A nephew. A cousin. A friend. A man who loved deeply, played hard, and left behind a sound and spirit that cannot be replaced. Aaron is survived by his sister, Lolly Preston Lyman; his brother, Ron Preston; his fiancée, Haley Harris, and her daughter, Charlie, as well as the many family members, friends, fellow musicians, fans, and animals whose lives were made better by his love. He will be missed beyond words, remembered with music, and carried forward in every beat he left behind. A celebration of Aaron's life will be held 10AM Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Citizens Cemetery in Fort Gibson. The family of Aaron Reser Preston has entrusted his care, cremation and service to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for Aaron's family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Aaron Reser Preston

September 29, 1970 - May 13, 2026