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Earl Preston Obituary

PRESTON Earl Preston Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 28, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving mother Rosalia (Levi) Holloway; two sisters Florence (Nolan) Grant and Laura A. Holloway; one aunt Ethel Porter; one uncle Willie Lennis; 4 sisters Lavander, Carmen, Stephanie and Shavell; 6 brothers Arthur, Alcide, Victor, Ronald, Byron and Quentin; 1 daughter Earlise Dyson; 2 sons Earl Preston III and Robert Preston; a devoted companion Henrietta Dyson; 1 godchild Shelly Porter; a devoted cousin Helen Touro and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officers and members of Little Zion M.B.C. and Bountiful Blessing Full Gospel Ministry and all neighboring churches are invited to attend a Home Going Celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 8308 Sheldon St., Metairie, LA, at 10:00 am. Bishop Percy McCray officiating. Visitation 9:00 am until time of service. Interment: Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA. Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 3, 2008.

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TASHA PAUL

October 7, 2008

MY UNCLE WHOM I LOVE AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE MAY YOU REST N PEACE. ALTHOUGH YOUR TIME HERE WITH US WAS INTERRUPTED I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR PLACE WITH GOD "WHEN THE GATES SWUNG OPEN" FOR YOU ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2008. I WILL FOREVER CHERISH OUR TIME TOGETHER. YOUR NIECE TO YOU "WILD MAGNOLIA"

Diane Lambert Martin

October 4, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tammy Hall

October 3, 2008

To the Family of Little Earl,

May God comfort and stregthen you during your time of bearvment.

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