STROTHER, Arnold Franklin, of Richmond, died peacefully on October 17, 2014. He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on October 31, 1933, to Grace Fleming and Paul Franklin Strother. Dr. Strother attended West Virginia University and went on to get his M.D. at MCV. He practiced psychiatry in Richmond for 40 years. Dr. Strother was a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine, a member of River Road Presbyterian Church and an avid supporter of his grandchildren's endeavors.
He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; and his two daughters, Cynthia (Alex) and Courtney. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Alexa and Wilson.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Parham Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at River Road Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association
