PRESTON,JamesC  
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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