John R Strong

10/17/1955 - 09/15/2024

John R. Strong, 68, passed away at the Bethany House on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

As an Educator, a member of the National Guard, a radiology technician, and a carpenter, John had the heart of a servant.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Claire Strong, and brother Michael Strong.

He is survived by his wife Vickie Ford Strong; sons, Jordan Russell Strong and Johnathan Chase Strong; nieces, Laura Elizabeth Strong, Ashlei Babauta, Aleisha Baker; sister-in-law, Susan Gorham; great nieces, Kelsea Orrick, Claire Babauta and great nephews, Connor Babauta, Jaxon and Jaidon Orrick.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00pm at Providence Baptist Church (East Campus) followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00pm on East Campus with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating.

Interment will be at Salem-Macon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.