Fendall Reece Strode

Fendall was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on September 29, 1936. He spent his entire career in the Millwork industry beginning in 1962, working with his brother, William, at B&S Lumber Company out of Glasgow, Kentucky. He had a long tenure at Bass & Company in Columbus, Georgia before moving to Tallahassee from LaGrange, Georgia in 1984 to help open a branch of Dyke Industries. He had a large number of employees that respected him and followed him to Strictly Wholesale, and eventually retiring from Dyke Industries. He always had a passion for woodworking and took great pride in maintaining his yard. He loved FSU football and Nascar as well. He was even more passionate about his family, providing for and supporting them in every possible way. He was a true southern gentleman.

He is predeceased by his mother and father, Myrtle and Hughie Strode; his brothers, William and Dr. Wilborn Strode; his sister, Billie Swisher; and a son, Bradley Reece Strode.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie Smith Strode; his daughters, Leigh Strode Dixon, Leslie Strode Fitzgerald (Cliff); grandchildren, Shelby Smith, Ashli Bond (Cole), Taylor Fitzgerald, Bradley Dixon, Jessica Dixon; his sister, Mary Strode Benson; and many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations as an expression of sympathy, in memory of Fendall, to Big Bend Hospice.