James "Jimmy" Lee Strader

He was born on March 14th, 1932, in Hardin County, Kentucky, to the late Floyd and Dorothy Booker Strader.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Betty Lasley Strader; siblings, Harold Strader, Gladys Lucas, Ruel Strader; great-granddaughter, Skyler Alexis Hathaway; and great-great-granddaughter, Everleigh Belle Wilcox.

He is survived by his children, James T. “Jimmy” Strader (Beverly), Karen Morgan; grandchildren, Jennifer Wilcox (Casey), Jason Strader (Sarah), Summer Mayfield (Josh), Landon Morgan; great-grandchildren, Kaitlynne Seay (Ricky), Chandler Wilcox, Kyle Wilcox (Sophie), Avery Strader, Oakley Strader, Lakelyn Strader, Larkin Morgan, Dustin Hathaway, Hadleigh Skaggs, Tymber Skaggs; great-great-grandchildren, Zavier Seay, Emery Seay, Brynleigh Wilcox; siblings, Berthie Puckett (Jack), Milton Strader (Donna), Truman Strader (Mary Lou), Billy Strader (Terri); brother-in-law, Pee Wee Lucas; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Bailey (Shelby), Helen Daughtery; and he was blessed with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jimmy was a lifelong farmer and retired from Dow Corning. A proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, he served during the Korean War at a station in Okinawa. He enjoyed spending time with all his grandkids and great-grandkids who deeply loved him back. He was also known for his love of UK sports and being a devoted member at White Mills Christian Church.

Funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 14th, at 11:00 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street, Elizabethtown, with Bro. Tim Dennis to officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in White Mills Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 13th, from 4:00 P.M - 8:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service, all at Brown Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jimmy’s memory to White Mills Christian Church building fund (checks may be mailed to 231 Cave Rd, White Mills, KY 42788) or to Hosparus Health at https://hosparushealth.org/donate/ .