JAMES L. PRESTON
1884-1930
Jas. Preston Passes After Long Illness
Well Known Paintsville Man Died Saturday October 25. Funeral
Monday
James L. Preston, 45, a well known and highly respected citizen of
Paintsville, died at his home on Frank street in East Paintsville,
Saturday, October 25, after an illness of more than two years.
Mr. Preston was one of the county's best citizens and had led an
upright, Christian life, and his passing is mourned by a large
number of relatives and friends.
He was a member of one of Johnson County's old and respected
families, being a son of the late Ballard and Angie Preston. Mr.
Preston was formerly an employee of the Paintsville Grocery
Company as shipping clerk. Two years ago he suffered a nervous
breakdown from which he never recovered.
Mr. Preston is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Preston (nee
Walters), and three children, James Walters, Ruby and George.
He is also survived by two brothers, Warren H. Preston and Hopkins
Preston both of Paintsville.
Funeral services were held at the Mayo Memorial Church Monday
afternoon in charge of Rev. John Prater and Rev. J. H. Picklesimer
of the United Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. J. D. Bell, pastor
of the Mayo Memorial Church.
Burial took place in the old Preston Cemetery in East Paintsville.
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
10-30-1930