James was the husband of Susan L Walters.
James was the son of George Ballard Preston and Angeline M Auxier.
He was a railroad clerk.
Cause of death was Exhaustion & inability to eat--brain tumor.
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
James was the son of George Ballard Preston and Angeline M Auxier.
He was a railroad clerk.
Cause of death was Exhaustion & inability to eat--brain tumor.
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
James was the husband of Susan L Walters.
James was the son of George Ballard Preston and Angeline M Auxier.
He was a railroad clerk.
Cause of death was Exhaustion & inability to eat--brain tumor.
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
James was the son of George Ballard Preston and Angeline M Auxier.
He was a railroad clerk.
Cause of death was Exhaustion & inability to eat--brain tumor.
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
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