Brian Alan Preston Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brian A. Preston, M.D. passing away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 with his children by his side as he was called to the Lord to join the love of his life, Carolyn V. Preston who passed away on Monday, December 13th 2021.
Dr. Preston was 84 years old, born in Chicago on June 2nd 1937. He graduated from San Jacinto High School and went on to college at Stephen F. Austin. He attended medical school at UTMB Galveston, graduating in 1963. After graduating medical school, he served in the Army as a Captain and doctor during the final years of Vietnam. After discharge from the Army He served the Clear Lake community as a general practitioner and surgeon for 32 years. He was one of the founding members of Clear Lake Hospital.
Dr. Preston was a classic car buff and has owned several over his lifetime from a T-Bird to his most recent Mercury Coupe. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, classic music, traveling and if there was a party - he was there. He could make the most stoic people laugh at his jokes and stories. He also enjoyed our nation's history and imparting that knowledge on his children and grandchildren along with the importance of being a person of integrity and character. He was a true renaissance man and will always be cherished for all that he brought to the lives he touched.
He is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn V. Preston, mother Gloria Gordon, father Edward Preston, stepmom, Eugena Preston, brother Dory Duncun, and daughter Lauren Largent
He is survived by his children, Brian A. Preston Jr., Celeste S. Scott, Vanessa S. Preston, Felicia S. Magness, Jennifer Douglas, Erica Largent and Edward A. Preston along with 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in June to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, Dr. Preston would like any donations to be sent to “The Independence Fund in Miami FL for the benefit of our nation’s catastrophically wounded veterans incurred in the line of duty. Please send responses or if you need additional information to [email protected]
