JAMES COBB PRESTON 1881-1937 PROMINENT CITIZEN MAN VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK FRIDAY
J. C. Preston, 56, died suddenly from a heart attack last Friday at his home on Buffalo Creek at Meally.
He was one of the county's most prominent citizens and had been a member for many years of the Johnson County Board of Education, where he served with distinction.
Mr. Preston had suffered a heart attack about a year ago and had been treated by specialists in Lexington and in Ironton, Ohio. Although his health had been poor since the attack he was not thought to be in serious danger. He had gone about his daily tasks the same as usual Friday, and as was his custom after eating dinner he had laid down for a rest.
When he got up he walked ten or fifteen feet and slumped to the floor unconscious. He died immediately without uttering a word.
Mr. Preston was born January 5, 1881 on Buffalo. He was the son of the late Samuel Preston and Mrs. Elizabeth Murray Preston. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zilphia Ward Preston and one daughter, Mrs. Charles E. Preston of Paintsville, and one brother, Tip Preston of Meally.
He had been a member of the United Baptist Church for more than twenty years and had been an ardent worker in church affairs. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Sunday in the United Baptist Church house in front of his home.
Rev. Lafe Preston, Rev. Leonard Walters, and Rev. Elzie Banks preached. He was burried in the Preston Cemetery on the hill overlooking the valley where he had spent his entire life from childhood. Mr. Preston was one of the best known men of the county and was beloved by his many friends.
PAINTSVILLE HERALD Thursday 12-2-1937
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