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1937
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2021
Brian Preston Obituary
Dr. Preston was 84 years old, born in Chicago on June 2nd 1937.
He graduated from San Jacinto High School and went on to college at Stephen F. Austin. He attended medical school at UTMB Galveston, graduating in 1963. After graduating medical school, he served in the Army as a Captain and doctor during the final years of Vietnam. After discharge from the Army He served the Clear Lake community as a general practitioner and surgeon for 32 years. He was one of the founding members of Clear Lake Hospital.
Dr. Preston was a classic car buff and has owned several over his lifetime from a T-Bird to his most recent Mercury Coupe. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, classic music, traveling and if there was a party - he was there. He could make the most stoic people laugh at his jokes and stories. He also enjoyed our nation's history and imparting that knowledge on his children and grandchildren along with the importance of being a person of integrity and character. He was a true renaissance man and will always be cherished for all that he brought to the lives he touched.
He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn V. Preston, mother Gloria Gordon, father Edward Preston, stepmom, Eugena Preston, brother Dory Duncun, and daughter Lauren Largent . He is survived by his children, Brian A. Preston Jr., Celeste S. Scott, Vanessa S. Preston, Felicia S. Magness, Jennifer Douglas, Erica Largent and Edward A. Preston along with 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, Dr. Preston would like any donations to be sent to "The Independence Fund in Miami FL for the benefit of our nation's catastrophically wounded veterans incurred in the line of duty. Please send responses or if you need additional information to Brian.Ca[email protected]
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Stanley Handel, MD
April 23, 2025
Brian was two years ahead of me at UTMB. While we were both in Galveston, we were good friends. In researching for my UTMB memoir, I learned of his passing. Belatedly, I extend my condolences to his family and tell them of the high regard I had for Brian. Stanley Handel, MD
Mary Sue Anton
June 2, 2022
I just saw Brian, Jr.'s FB posting about this sad news Condolences to the entire family. Dr. Anton and I had known Brian for 52 years and kept in touch, They attended my 90th birthday party here at the Crossings on Egret Bay Blvd. in 2019. I had tried unsuccessfully to call them several times so just assumed they had moved on to their country place. But life gets busy, how I wish I had been more aggressive. Go now and remember you all have two angels in heaven. And may the good Lord keep you in His loving hands. Love to all, Mrs. Anton
Thomas Earl Allen MD
March 8, 2022
I just learned yesterday of the passing of Brian and Carolyn. I had been recently trying to reach them. I knew Brian for over 60 years. He never indicated they were both gravely ill. RIP my good friends, Tommy
Robert Wallner
February 25, 2022
May he Rest In Peace ! My heart goes out to his family !
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