H. Leroy Strong, 78, of Seymour passed away on Friday evening, February 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1944, the son of Lawrence Walter and Maude (Reagan) Strong. On December 23, 1962, he married Sharon Ray in Jackson County, and she preceded him in death on April 10, 2015.
Leroy is survived by six children, Darl Strong, Michelle (Strong) Runions, Wendy (Doug) Weddell and Deanna (Strong) Wilbanks, Scarlett Pollinger, and Sheila Osborne. In addition to his children, Leroy is survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by three sisters, Shirley Stigdon, Judy Gambrel, and Brenda Rottler; and one brother Marvin Strong.
In addition to his parents and wife Sharon, Leroy was preceded in death by a two sons, Hugh Leroy (PeRoy) Strong II, and Farrell Strong; a daughter, Jonetta Ray Engleking; grandchildren, Chad Alan Engleking and Robert Leroy Weddell; one great-grandson, Jeremiah Charles; four brothers, Jerry, Cleo, John and Don Strong and two sisters, Susan Strong-Offing and Alice Burke.
Leroy served his country in the United States Army where he was a paratrooper. After being honorably discharged from the army, Leroy worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 11am at the Riverview Cemetery in Seymour where military honors will be conducted by the VFW post 1925 and the United States Army Burial Detail. There will be no visitation, but friends and family are invited to the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made online at www.vossfuneralservice.com.
Voss & Son’s Funeral & Cremation Services of Seymour is in charge of arrangements.

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