Obituary of Jack C. Preston

Jack C. Preston, 76, of Stonecrest, Summerfield, FL, and formerly of McKean, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Florida on Monday February 20, 2017 with his family at his side. He was born in Erie on November 18, 1940, a son of the late Clarence and Lula Edmoston Preston. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carole Ann Rutt Preston, their three children, Lori (Jim) Preston-Pfadt of Edinboro, PA, Jack Preston of Alaska and Keith (Suzanne) Preston of North East, PA, eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, two sisters, Jill (Robert) Pulliam of Erie and Jayne Grabowski of Erie and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack graduated from Strong Vincent High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He worked in the insurance industry for over 30 years. He started his career with Prudential and then with Carole opened Preston State Farm Insurance Agency on West Ridge Road. Jack was a Certified Life Underwriter and had served as president of the CLU in the local area. Jack was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish prior to moving to Florida and a current member of St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church in Florida. He was very involved with charitable work through the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. 4216 Sterrettania Rd., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Additional calling hours will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, McKean on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Pl. Lady Lake, FL 32159.