OCENIOUS PRESTON 1917-1955 Ocenious Preston was born March 12, 1917 and died February 15, 1955, at the age of 27 years, 11 months and 3 days. The son of Tip Preston and the late Virgie Lee Preston, He is survived by one son, Ronald Mark Preston, Alta, Iowa, his father, step-mother, Mrs. Mary Preston, two brothers, Euell Preston, Hi Hat, Ky., Wilson Preston, Portsmouth, Ohio, one sister Mrs. Germa McPheters, Wellston, Ohio, one aunt, Mrs. Quelphy Preston, Paintsville, and a host of relatives and friends. He was a World War II veteran and served in the South Pacific for four years. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 20, at the United Baptist Church at Meally with the Revs. C. J. Sparks, Florida Lyons and B. C. Ferguson as officiating ministers. Burial was made under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home. PAINTSVILLE HERALD WEDNESDAY MAR.9 1955
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