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Pall Bearers Classmates and Nephews
Flower Bearers Family and Friends
Acknowledgement
The family of the late
Mr. Joseph Strong wishes to thank each and everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and
acts of kindness. Special thanks to Russell Medical Center ER Staff
and UAB Hospital Staff.
Mr. Joseph Strong
Home Going Celebration for
Joe
Eternal Life
October 3, 2016
Funeral Service
Monday, October 10, 2016 1:00PM
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Goodwater, Alabama 35072
Rev. Melvin Ervin, Pastor
Officiating
Armour’s Memorial Staff, Directing
MEMORIES
That Will
Forever
LAST
Birth
February 15, 1948
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO:
Armour’s Memorial Services 1465 N. Central Avenue/P.O. Box 241—Alexander City, Alabama 35011
256.234.2776 phone / 256.234.0259 fax
www.armourfuneralhome.com / Email: [email protected]
Darrell Armour, Manager
Demetrius Armour, Director
Mrs. Hattye M. Armour, Director/Owner
~Order of Service~
Processional
Prayer Rev. Cameron Thomas
Selection Macedonia Church Choir
Old Testament Rev. Michael Strong
New Testament Minister Henry Kelly
Reflections 2 minutes Please Family and Friends
Solo Sis. Satrina Jordan
Eulogy Pastor Melvin Ervin
Acknowledgements Sis. Curry Glenn
Recessional Macedonia Church Choir
Interment Macedonia Memorial Garden Goodwater, Alabama 35072
Repast: Caldwell Center, Goodwater, Alabama
~Obituary~ Mr. Joseph Strong was born February 15, 1948 in Kellyton, Ala-
bama to the late Mr. L..V. (Sweetie) McKinney and Elizabeth
Strong Cooper.
He confessed Christ at an early age at Macedonia Mis-
sionary Baptist Church where he actively served until he was
granted his angel wings.
Joseph received his education in the Coosa County School
System, he attended J. D. Thompson High School and graduated
in 1967.
He was employed by Central Alabama Wood Products. Joseph was full of life, love, generosity, compassion and portrayed
the value of a hard working man.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Iris
Strong of Goodwater, Alabama. A mother, Elizabeth Cooper of
Birmingham, AL. Four daughters: Natasha Strong and Ivy Strong
both of Birmingham, AL. Felicia Strong and Alissa (Marcus)
Goodman both of Flint, MI. Two special grandsons: Chamari
Strong and Zykeius Strong both of Birmingham, AL. One sister,
Juanita Threatt of Long Beach, MS. Four brothers: Kenneth
(Gerolyn) Cooper of Birmingham, AL, Charles (Linda Gale)
McKinney of Goodwater, AL, Oliver (Shirley) Jennings of Nixburg,
AL, and John (Juanita) McCoy of Goodwater, AL. Seven grand-
children, four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Missing You We’re missing you a little more Each time we hear your name
We’ve cried so many tears, Yet our heart’s are broken the same.
We miss our times together Things in common we could share,
But nothing fills the emptiness Now you’re no longer there.
We’ve so many precious memories To last our whole life through, Each one of them reminds us
Of how much we’re missing you.
If Tears Could Build A Stairway If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane. I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken, No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today~ A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay. Author: Unknown
A Letter From Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I’m not there to see.
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes, filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,
The way you did today.
While thinking of the many things
we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you loved me,
As much as I loved you.
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too;
When tomorrow starts without me,
Don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I’m right there in your heart.