William Demont "Japrie" Strong

After moving to Seattle, William attended Mukilteo, Alderwood, and Lynnwood schools then Shoreline and Edmonds Colleges where he excelled in baseball, football, basketball, and IT Tech. Basketball being his ultimate passion, traveling with AAU, Church, and College Leagues throughout Washington, Nevada, and California. He also coached boys and girls in Lynnwood.

William was very hands-on with most family and friends' computer websites and social media pages. Throughout his life, he did Janitorial work (unique details), and Shipping and Receiving (Macy's and Home Depot). He was also a lot attendant caregiver and a delivery driver amongst other jobs.

William was preceded in death by his Paternal great grandparents Charlie and Mattie Washington (mothers) and Paternal grandparents William Strong Sr. and Betty Pearson (dads) and other loved ones.

Until reunited, William leaves behind his Mother Marvella Hawthorne Joseph (Melvin), his Father William D. Strong (Marketta), Grandma Geraldine W. Hawthorne (Lonnie), Auntie/Mama Fudenna Cooper Hackett (Tone), big brother Rodney Chancellor (Emma), little brother Damarion Strong, bonus brothers Donnell, Deandre, Devin, bonus sister Dannielle and multitudes of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, a God Mother, friends, coworkers, and loved ones.

In GOD's arms, forever in our hearts.