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Howard Strain

1924 - 2013

Howard Strain obituary, 1924-2013, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1924

DIED

2013

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Ferguson Como Funeral Home

5301 Wellesley Avenue

Fort Worth, Texas

Howard Strain Obituary

Howard Strain, 88, a retired assembly line worker for General Motors, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at home. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at Johnson Chapel AME Church. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Ferguson Como Funeral Home. Howard was born June 7, 1924, in Karnack. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Johnson Chapel AME Church. Survivors: Son, Vernon Strain (Georgia); daughter, Linda J. Newman (Michael); foster sister, Beaulah Patterson; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 2, 2013.

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Parthenia Smith-Harden

May 27, 2013

To the family of Mr.Strain,
Vernon an Linda,I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father.I just found out recently.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AN KEEP YOU.My prayers are with you and your families.

James and Jennifer Brooks Marshall

May 21, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by God's grace and the love and support of family and friends.

May 6, 2013

To the Strain family:
May your faith give you strength at this difficult time and help you find hope, peace and comfort. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Margaret Birdow McCloud & the Birdow Family

Tommie Henton

May 4, 2013

The LORD knows Best..Praying for the Family. Love ...

Bruce Layne

May 4, 2013

May God bless in this time of sorrow and give the family strenght

Robbie Mills

May 3, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phyllis Jackson

May 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this time of sorrow yet celebration of your beloved family patriarch. Sincerely, Jack and Phyllis Jackson, Cathy Campbell Hutchinson and Rodrick Campbell

Estrus Tucker

May 3, 2013

Blessings, Peace and Prayers to the Strain Family. Great neighbors in the 5400 block of Fletcher Ave in Lake Como. Estrus, Brenda, & Johnnie (Cookie)

Beverly Oakes

May 2, 2013

Georgia and Vernon, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Velma Hill

May 2, 2013

Linda, I am very sorry you lost your father. I have not seen you and Michael ln a long while, but I do remember you where very close to your Dad and loved him very much. You are in my prayers.

Dr Patricia Bell Phd.

May 2, 2013

T0 THE STRAIN FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Clarence & Martha Dozier

May 2, 2013

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Praying for the family that God will give you added strength during this time. Trust GOD!

ferrell and valree perry

May 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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