Randall E Presley

Presley founded Presley Development Co. in 1956, which ended up merging with Newport Beach-based William Lyon Homes. Over the years, Presley Development built more than 160 residential communities. At one time it was the ninth largest homebuilder in the United States, with operations in Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona and both Northern and Southern California. In addition, Presley was a major developer locally, building hundreds of homes in and around Orange County, with headquarters in Irvine and Newport Beach. Presley was survived by his wife of 52 years, Cecilia, two sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.