Presson Family History & Genealogy

I can't tell you when was the last time I saw Lance, that is so unimportant now that he's gone. I can, however tell you the first time I met him. A free minded child of 14 or so came home with my son after school one day, full of shy humor and a keen vocabulary. His hair shoulder length, much like a favorite singer of his, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. He even looked remarkedly liked Vedder as many of his friends had often told him. I got to know Lance as much as any mother could know her son's friends. I liked him immediatly and that eventually grew to respect and admiration for this youth who had so captured my entire family. Lance was cool. Cool without even trying. Just as his mother once told me, "Lance was born Cool" and indeed he was. He kept up with current trends, often creating his own trends in his circle of peers. I never knew a young man to be so worldly about things. As it turned out he was always excersising his mind with current events from the local paper, and various other sources' for mental fullfillment. The one thing I recall is that he knew he was going to make his mark in the music industry. And I had no doubt the he would as did everyone who knew him. The following is from the Drum and Bass website (www.ncdnb.com) On November 2, 2001, everyone who had ever spent a night laughing and talking with Lance Presson or Joe Sullivan would be changed forever. The four core R&R members (Alias, Loki, Mojojojo, shyguy) were on their way to Raleigh to see a show with Moving Fusion. Alias and shyguy were to be tagging that evening. They made it to exit 341, and were trying to get gas, when they were struck by another car. Sadly, Lance and Joe did not make it. Danny incurred multiple fractures and Brian emerged bruised ,with a seperated shoulder, but both alive. The accident sent a shockwave through the east coast drum'n'bass community. Many knew Lance and Joe through the weekly, NC dnb events, and Lance's production, including his infamous remix of Digital's 'Deadline'. They are sorely missed one year later. Lance Presson's legacy lives on with the release of two of his tracks in collaboration with Focus, "Objection" and "Jabberjaw" are available worldwide on the NC-based Necmron Recordings. Look for Ziplock, a tune cained by Bailey since it was given to him by Lance himself shortly before his death, on the R&R-affiliated Basic Operations label some time in the future. Lance is the son of Jenny D. Presson of Wilmington, NC., and Sam Presson & wife Nancy of Akins SC.

Eliza Ann (Matthews) Presson of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC was born on August 13, 1905 in Ninety Six, Greenwood County, South Carolina United States, and died at age 91 years old on February 28, 1997 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC. Eliza Presson was buried at Antioch Baptist Church 9609 US-178, in Saluda, Greenwood County, SC.

Jess Presson was born on August 4, 1897 in Union County, North Carolina United States. He was married to Eliza Ann Presson, and died at age 62 years old on October 18, 1959 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County. Jess Presson was buried at Union Springs AME Zion Church Cemetary in Monroe County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Presson.

Millon C Presson of Monroe, Union County, NC was born on January 28, 1923, and died at age 78 years old on September 15, 2001.

Earlie R Presson of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on January 9, 1910, and died at age 75 years old in September 1985.

Archie L Presson of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC was born on March 31, 1923, and died at age 83 years old on June 4, 2006.

Joseph N Presson of Greensboro, Guilford County, NC was born on August 31, 1914, and died at age 74 years old on June 15, 1989.

Herbert L Presson of Farmington, Saint Francois County, MO was born on November 20, 1925, and died at age 75 years old on August 16, 2001.

Everett C Presson of Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee was born on March 25, 1923, and died at age 60 years old in November 1983.

Harold Michael Presson of Mc Gregor, McLennan County, Texas was born on March 4, 1946, and died at age 62 years old on October 29, 2008.

Harold T Presson of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina was born on August 11, 1924, and died at age 62 years old in May 1987.

Harold B Presson of Pageland, Chesterfield County, SC was born on April 3, 1918, and died at age 85 years old on July 7, 2003.

Merle C Presson of Maricopa County, Arizona United States was born on February 15, 1928, and died at age 74 years old on November 5, 2002. Merle Presson was buried at National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona Section 50 Site 567 23029 North Cave Creek Road, in Phoenix.

Robert K Presson of Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts was born on March 19, 1917, and died at age 57 years old in June 1974.

Sam Presson of Madison, Madison County, MS was born on August 6, 1913, and died at age 95 years old on August 17, 2008.

William Presson of Beverly, Essex County, MA was born on December 24, 1913, and died at age 82 years old on December 11, 1996.

William Edward Presson of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on November 4, 1902, and died at age 65 years old on February 18, 1968. William Presson was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section F Site 4453 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.

William W Presson of Monroe, Union County, NC was born on August 30, 1925, and died at age 76 years old on November 30, 2001.

William A Presson of Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia was born on April 7, 1911, and died at age 69 years old in October 1980.

Johnny L Presson of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC was born on September 15, 1922, and died at age 74 years old on January 1, 1997.