George C. Strong Jr., 96, of Fort Wayne, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born June 18, 1921 in Carnegie, Okla., he was a son of the late George Sr. and Stella Strong. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a salesman for most of his working years.
He is survived by his children, Michael G. (Lorraine) Strong of Melbourne, Fla., and Carol J. (Tom) Cashen of Fort Wayne; granddaughters, Emily (Josh) Kestner of Fort Wayne and Elizabeth (Pat) Grayson of Carmel, Ind.; grandson, Michael A. Cashen of Denver, Colo.; and three great-grandsons, Maxwell, and Miles Grayson, and Lincoln Kestner. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Jeanne (Van Anda) Strong; and sisters, Virginia Sunderland and Wanda Chamberlain.
Memorial Service will be 11am on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Blackhawk Ministries, 7400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, with a gathering starting one prior. Pastor Rich Tavierne officiating. Inurnment at a later date at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. For online condolences, please visit www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com.