Happy Birthday Preach!

Marvin "Preach" Webb. Photo from his FaceBook fan page, credited to Gwen Heavner.

So today’s the birthday of Edwardsville’s favorite citizen, Preach. We almost forgot, until a member of his family let us know. If you don’t know him, there’s a bio below we got of his FaceBook fan page.

Marvin “Preach” Webb (born January 12, 1936) has been a public fixture and good-will ambassador of downtown Edwardsville, Illinois, for over 40 years. Preach can be seen strolling downtown Edwardsville on Main Street, greeting and talking with others, always on foot and with a distinguished carnation on the lapel of his suit coat. Preach is the most famous and beloved citizen of Edwardsville, IL, and his fame and unique personality have been featured in many local and regional newspapers.

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