Preston Conway
Preston Conway, 88, formerly of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2017, at his home in Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Reverend Lynn Ashcraft. Burial will follow at Parish Cemetery in Little Cypress, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on February 29, 1928, Preston was the son of Albert Preston Conway, Sr. and Dora Ruff Conway. He honorably served his country in the United States Merchant Marines and owned and operated a construction company, Preston Conway Cement Finishing, for 55 years. Preston was a member of the Masonic Lodge 126, Shriners, Jaycees, a founder of the Orange Boat Club, Orange County Deputy Reserve, and also a member of North Orange Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Conway; and his sister, Mildred Potier.
Preston is survived by his children, Connie and Robert Daniels, of Hemphill, TX, Claudia and David Watson, of Elk Grove, CA, and Jenifer and James Landry, of Lumberton, TX; grandchildren, Reid Cox, Randi Cox, Heather Beth, Heidi Phillips, Maverick Phillips, Troy Watson, and Robert Watson; 9 great-grandchildren; and his brothers, Virgil Conway and Tommy Conway.
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Claybar Funeral Home
January 22, 2017
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January 22, 2017
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Lee And Bobbie Ford
January 21, 2017
OUR PRAYERS AE WITH ALL THE FAMILY. PRESTON WILL BE MISSED BY US, WE LOVED HIM LIKE A DAD. LEE AND BOBBIE FORD, (LEE LEE AS HE ALWAYS CALLED HIM)
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January 21, 2017
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Danny Dejohn
January 20, 2017
I'm really going to miss my fishin' buddy! Our prayers are with you...Danny & Vivian DeJohn
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January 20, 2017
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Mary Morgan
January 19, 2017
I have wonderful memories of Preston - from school days - his wife and my friend, Margaret - and from time spent with him at our LSSHS Reunions. He was special. My prayers to all the family. May the memories you have - and God's grace - bring you comfort. Mary (Broom) Morgan
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January 19, 2017
Treasured Lilies Spray was purchased for the family of Preston Conway.
The Gann'S
January 19, 2017
The Gann's purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Preston Conway.
Billy & Suzy Permenter
January 19, 2017
Billy & Suzy Permenter lit a candle in memory of Preston Conway
Nathan Merritt
January 18, 2017
My deepest condolences to all the family, friends, and loved ones of Preston. He was a very special kind of person we don't find often. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort at this time and in the days ahead.
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January 18, 2017
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January 18, 2017
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