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: armourfh@gmail.com

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.