Lt. Col. John Palmer Stroud “JP”, 85, of Melbourne passed away on Saturday March 6th, 2021, at Market Street Memory Care in Viera, Florida.
JP was born on October 22, 1935, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He came to Brevard County in February of 1976 from Wiesbaden, Germany. During his life, he was a proud member of the United States Air Force, and worked as a fighter pilot and later became a private pilot. After retirement, he worked for Martin Marietta/ Lockheed Martin as Rocket Specialist and for the Space Port Florida Authority as Program Director. He was a member of the private organization, Quiet Birdmen.
JP was a loving husband, most importantly a dad, and grandfather. He is survived by his children Alan, John and Jaye, and grandson Nick.
Throughout his life, he was a great leader. He lived a very honorable, distinguished and orderly life. A good friend to many; he will be greatly missed.