Dallas James Preston

Dallas James Preston, a 64-year-old Spickard resident, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in San Antonio, TX.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church in Swea City, IA.
Dallas was born on Dec. 30, 1956, in Estherville, IA, the son of James Harvey Preston and Marilyn Jane Mino Preston. Dallas was raised on the family farm outside of Swea City. In his youth, Dallas enjoyed competing in sports, participating in outdoor activities and was locally known as an accomplished water skier.
He graduated from Swea City High School in 1975. Dallas attended Central College in Pella, IA, where he played football, and later Iowa Lakes Community College.
Dallas moved to north central Missouri in 1978 and eventually settled on a farm west of Spickard. In Missouri, Dallas farmed for over 40 years and worked in the insurance industry.
Dallas is remembered as an avid outdoorsman and as a beloved and devoted son, father, and brother. Dallas was a passionate hunter and he enjoyed land and game conservation. Dallas also enjoyed kayaking and motorcycle trips. He was actively involved in youth athletics in the Trenton area and enjoyed traveling with his son, Dalton, and spending time with family. Dallas also enjoyed visiting his mother, Marilyn, at her home in Mission, TX.
Dallas is survived by his son, Dalton Preston of Loxahatchee Groves, FL; his mother, Marilyn Preston of Mission, TX; his brother, Leo Preston of McMinnville, OR; a sister, Debra (John) Nece of Wichita, KS; and 14 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Preston; and one sister, Twila (Preston) DeRocher.
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church in Swea City.