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Dennis Strong Obituary
Rochester: July 9, 2008. He is predeceased by his brother,Roosevelt Strong. He is survived by his wife, Leatrice Strong; his daughter, Yolonda Pulley-Strong; & adopted son, David "Little D."; 3 brothers,Freeman (Marsha) Strong, Cornelius (Tracy) Strong and Timothy (Jackie) Strong; 1 sister, Geraldine (William Green) Strong; 2 grandchildren, Kia and Dennis Strong; 6 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday 6-9 PM at Metropolitan Funeral Chapels, 109 West Avenue. Funeral Service, Tuesday 11 AM at New Bethel CME Church, 270 Scio Street. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Strong
geraldine strong
July 20, 2008
i know you is resting with mama and dad and velt.we will miss you dj and always know that betbet still doing that crazy dance you love so much,so rest my brother we love you so much.Neil,timmy,freeman they will carry your work on for your family love your sis and your niece geraldine and betbet .LOVE YA!!!!
TREECY ALLISON
July 17, 2008
DJ YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY MANY.BUT I KNOW YOU ARE RIDING WITH THE BEST , AND YOU CAN FINALLY REST.BUT SOMETIMES GOD HAS OTHER PLANS AND HE NEEDED YOU. LOVE YOUR LIL COUSIN TREECY
Elfin Elliott Clara Fuqua
July 17, 2008
We send the Strong Family our blessings. We all know that DJ is in a better place now.
Elfin Elliott and Clara Fuqua
Hinesville, GA
patricia plummer
July 17, 2008
To the Family
Be strong and have a piece of mind
that DJ is now in God's Kingdom
no more suffering.With all of our love. Pat Plummer & Mark Shephard
Darlene Paris
July 16, 2008
To the Strong Family,
DJ was truly a very special man and treated me with respect and dignity. My heart is broken and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
REV.ROY JONES
July 16, 2008
Oh. Iam sorry.it D.J. i.know he is with the lord.at the end he did the right thing.gave his life to JESUS.
Katrina Martinez
July 15, 2008
I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Strong Family. You have lost a "Warrior".
DJ will be missed dearly!! Time heals all wounds just surround each other with love and cherish each and every day for tomorrow is not promised.
Katrina
Clara (Ibena) Jones - Berry
July 15, 2008
Our families go a long way back...may God Bless All of U during this time of berevement. I was honored to be in DJ"s company a yr ago when he shared some family history with me about my oldest brother. It was a rewarding closing and I thank God for allowing us the time to come together after 20 yrs! He had on a white suit, white hat, and white & blk shoes - sharp as always! I had the chance to let him know I was his niece's teacher in middle school. What a blessing to put closure to someone who was like family. Geraldine, James, etal I love U - all!
Kimberly Stepney Bell
July 14, 2008
Dear Strong Family, my Prayers are with you and I will be thinking of you all, Love always Kim
Dorothy (Sissy) Breedlove
July 14, 2008
To the Strong Family,
May God Bless you and keep you all strong during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lynette Cooper
July 14, 2008
To the Strong Family: My Deepest Symphathy to you All. D.J. is With the Lord.
Rest In Peace
Lynette Cooper
Angie Becoats
July 14, 2008
To the Strong Family, D.J. has been a powerful force in this family and in the lives of others, he will definitely be missed by all. I send my deepest symphathy to you all. Remember he is in the Lords Arms of Love.
Rest In Peace
Angie and Nate
Valaida DeCarlis
July 14, 2008
D.J. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you, you are Truly Unique and Well Loved. You will be Missed by us All.
Rest In Peace.
Valaida, Alden, Chad and the Entire Presley Family
Jackie Lawrence
July 14, 2008
D.J. You're gonna be missed by many, you leave behind a legacy of love that has spanned over many years, you have family, friends and loved ones that will truly miss you but, will always remember your words of wisdom and that smile. You are with the Lord and he knows best. Forever in Our Hearts
Love Always.
Jackie Lawrence and Treasure
John Glover
July 14, 2008
To The entire Strong Family:
Sorry to here about your lost.May the lord be with your Family
through this tough time.
"GOD BLESS"
Melody Scott-Johnson
July 14, 2008
I would like to wish your family many prayers and much love, Mom always loved DJ...Now they can hang together. You all were very kind to my mother and helped our family get through our time of grief, may God give you strength and be a constant reminder that he is still in charge. Love, Melody(AnnaRue)
Rita
July 14, 2008
To the Strong Brothers & Geraldine,
I mourn your lost with you. You always treated me like family. DJ was a SPECIAL MAN. He will continue to have a special place in my heart. We have to remember all the GOOD TIMES we had together.
Kinlock Family
July 14, 2008
I'm sorry for your loss he will surely be missed he was a beloved neighbor and close friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
He is gone but never forgotten
Rita (Tucker-Dowdell) Rivera
July 14, 2008
To the Strong Family...
May God be with you at this difficult time. As you lean and depend on each other, always remember that you can Lean & Depend on Jesus.
Wendy Simmons-Stewart
July 14, 2008
To the entire Strong Family:
Life is funny sort of thing. It sometime makes you think things are going along just fine and then all of a sudden you get jolted to the realization that there are things you have no control of and that those things you do have control of you must gain control of it and keep it dear and close to you. Never take anything for granted because you will miss the importance of it. Rejoice in knowing that "D" is in a better place along with his buddies Larry and Ham. We will miss them all, but God knows better. My prayers are with you all.
Gail & Chuckie
July 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Toni Walker-Coleman The twins Milton & Melvin Everett
July 14, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Rev.Roy Jones
July 14, 2008
I know t.j. is with the Lord now.
Rev.Roy Jones
July 14, 2008
I know t.j. is with the Lord now.
Ann Mack-Jenkins
July 13, 2008
To the Strong Family, I am sadden by the loss of DJ, after just a month ago the passing of my brother Larry and then Dan. I know that God is rejoicing in heaven to have three of the best dressed men in Rochester in his army. God loves us all and make no mistakes when he stoop down and puck one of his flowers for his garden. God be with you in this time of your sorrows and may you continue to pray and I will pray that the family transition through this time will become easy as the week goes on. Remeber God is still on the throne and mistakes he never makes.
Alberta Bynoe
July 13, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Karen Hooks-Freeman
July 13, 2008
My prayers go out to all of the Strong family. Not only did you lose your brother but the loss of your Uncle as well. Your family has always been close and i know you will be there to support one another. From all my family to yours my heart felt prayers and love goes out.
Ronnie Gardner
July 13, 2008
Roosevelt ,Geraldine ,Timmy,and Freemen,
Neil,there,s one thing i can say .Yall loved your brother.you guys was always there for him.stay strong .And may God Bless.
Joyce Lucas
July 13, 2008
To the entire Strong family my prayers are with you all. It breaks my to hear of this lost, 3 good friends within a month Larry Mack, Dan Cunningham and now DJ. May God continue to strengthen us all.
Wallace & Gwen Thomas
July 13, 2008
To the family
Its been a crazy and devastating last month and a half. Death had appeared to become an epidemic for us lately. But what we must keep in mind is that GOD IS GOOD and He knows what's best. DJ, when you get
home tell my Mom that I love and miss her terribly, tell Ham, Larry, Press and all the rest that have gone on to look out for each other, because we back here are catching HELL. God bless and keep you all close.....Much Love
ANN ANDERSON
July 13, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Mel Wilcox
July 13, 2008
I was so saddened to hear of DJ's passing. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed.
beverly walters
July 13, 2008
May god bless you and your family. We will miss you so much. From Jimmie and beverly at the oaktree lounge
ANN ANDERSON
July 13, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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