December 8, 1998

HAROLD PRESSON

ANNISTON -- Harold Lester Presson, 84, of Anniston, died Monday, Dec. 7, 1998, at his home. He was born March 1, 1914, in Mississippi County, son of John and Cora Owens Presson. He and Jackie Duke were married May 6, 1943, at Charleston. Presson had lived in Mississippi County all of his life and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Dogwood United Methodist Church and the Christian Motorcycle Association...

ANNISTON -- Harold Lester Presson, 84, of Anniston, died Monday, Dec. 7, 1998, at his home.

He was born March 1, 1914, in Mississippi County, son of John and Cora Owens Presson.

He and Jackie Duke were married May 6, 1943, at Charleston.

Presson had lived in Mississippi County all of his life and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Dogwood United Methodist Church and the Christian Motorcycle Association.

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He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Harold "Duke" Presson of East Prairie; and a grandson.

Three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.

Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.

Funeral will be a 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel, with Charles Carr officiating. Burial will be in the Dogwood Cemetery near East Prairie.

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