John David Strother

John David Strother, 75, of Round Rock, Texas, died on November 14, 2025 following a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Scott and Helen Strother; brother, Paul Strother; and brothers-in-law, Robert Brannon and Lewis Adams. John is survived by his wife, Becky; daughter, Sarah; daughter-in-law, Goose Cloud; sisters, Elizabeth Burress, Janet Strother, Martha Gifford (Dennis), Margaret Strother (Drue), and Julie Virgadamo (Jimmy); sisters-in-law, Linda Murrell (Don), and Rhonda Adams; and dozens of adoring nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.

John was born on May 20, 1950, in Freeport, Texas, and grew up in Aldine in a loving home shaped by his father’s ministry and his mother’s dedication to family. After graduating from high school, he served in the Marine Corps, which took him to Japan and Vietnam. Upon returning home, he attended Sam Houston State University, where he earned a degree in industrial technology and met the love of his life, Becky. They married in 1980 and, following the birth of their daughter, made their home in Round Rock. John went on to build a career in the aerospace industry with Tracor, later BAE Systems.

John and Becky attended First United Methodist Church of Round Rock, where he was active as a greeter and participated in a Walk to Emmaus retreat, Bible studies, the adult missions group, and the disaster response team. John also found great fulfillment in volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, TBCH, the Ministry of Challenge, Kairos, Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, Royal Family Kids Camp, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and Round Rock Helpers.

In retirement, John devoted himself to the hobbies he loved—woodworking, leather tooling, fishing, listening to live music, visiting with neighbors, and spending time with family. A highlight of every week was joining the Friday Helpers group, where he supported seniors in the community with home maintenance and repair, delivered holiday poinsettias, and built cherished friendships over the lunches that followed. John and Becky also enjoyed their travels to Durango and Santa Fe, and earlier this year shared the trip of a lifetime to Alaska.

John’s illness was unexpected, yet throughout it all he continued to express gratitude for his “angels” — the nurses, aides, technicians, and doctors at Seton Williamson and Texas Oncology. He would want everyone to know that his final days were peaceful and that he was comforted by visits from precious family and friends. His Christian faith was evident as he reflected on the joys of his life and the promise of what was yet to come.

A memorial service will be held on November 22 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1004 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664, with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church Round Rock, and directed to campus improvements or the Round Rock Helpers.