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Preston Blackmon Obituary

Preston L. Blackmon, Sr. passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 at the age of 91.
Preston was born on April 12, 1922 in Bratt, Alabama. He served in the army during World War II, later becoming a hairstylist and long time salon owner.Preston became a Master Mason and member of the Legion of Honor of the Arabia Shrine Center Houston. He is survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation and funeral service will both be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring, TX on Thursday, Jan. 16th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and the service will follow at 11:00 am. www.knesekfuneralhome.com

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 15, 2014.

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January 22, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family of PRESTON BLACKMON: May THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT, and others surround you at this time of sadness.

January 15, 2014

My sympathy to your family. may the God of all comfort help your family to endure during this time of grief.

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