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Edward Preston Obituary

Edward L. Preston, 84, Palm Coast, entered into eternal rest June 22, 2009 at Florida Hospital. Mr. Preston was a world renowned trumpet player, who played with some of the countries most talented artists. Mr. Preston was discovered by Connie Conell in Dallas. The family has planned a private service of celebration on Friday, June 26, at the First AME Church of Palm Coast. Friends are invited to share with the family at 10:00 AM for viewing/visitation. Reflections will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the service will follow at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Gilliard Glover, Officiating. Cherishing his memories eternally are his Devoted wife, Annette M. Preston, Palm Coast; Children: Wyndell Robert Hall and Jonathan Lyle Hall of Lakeland, FL, Daniel John Sampson and Andrea Lamar Sampson, Palm Coast, Celeste Marie Hall, Lakeland, FL; grandsons, granddaughter, great grandson; a host of other relatives and caring friends. Preceding him in death: one son, Roderick Earl Sampson. Leo C. Chase & Son, St. Augustine are entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jun. 25, 2009.

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Ginger Grace

June 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rick M

April 29, 2010

He was one of greatest jazzmen of all times. Rick M, Brazil

Carolyn Brown

June 29, 2009

I would like to send my condolenses to the family of Edward Preston. He was very special to me, and I will miss him very much.

Dorrlyn Harris

June 27, 2009

We are sadden by the death of our dear beloved Eddie, he was a wonderful brother, uncle, and dear friend. We were all there in spirit. God Bless.

His Ohio Family.

Dianne Williams

June 26, 2009

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Edward L. Preston. He was a wonderful man, and friend. Our thoughts, and prayers are with the family at this time.

Dianne Williams, and Abdul Ghanni

Jimmy Hunter

June 25, 2009

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Eddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy J. Hunter & Family

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