John Preston Work Sr.'s Obituary
Work Sr., John Preston born December 10, 1923 in B aird, Texas and passed away June 1, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. Preceded in death by Father and Mother, Bill Work and Beulah Boydston Work. Sister, Virginia Work Russel. Survived by wife of 67 years, Better Summers Work; daughter, Laura Work Webb & husband Jay Webb. Sons, John Preston Work Jr. & wife Lisa Work; Steven Landiss Work. 2 sisters, Martha George and Patsy Work. 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 9 nieces and nephews, sister- in-law, Dortha and Bob Strickland of Amarillo. Longtime member of Walnut Hill UMC. Retired architect; WWII Veteran. Army Sgt. serving in No. France, Ardennes and Central Europe. Earned campaign medal with 4 bronze stars & 2 overseas service bars. Graveside service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 11:30AM. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
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