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Joe Stratton Obituary
He was born in Goree, Texas, the son of the late A.J. and Nell Johnston Stratton. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and an elder in the Char-lotte West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Marie Stratton; two daughters, Connie Clark of Charlotte, Sandra Tino and husband Doug of Huntersville; four sons, Larry Stratton and wife Janice of Mount Holly, Lee Stratton and wife Debbie of Huntersville, David Stratton and wife Nancy of Charlotte, Monte Stratton and wife Pat of Belmont; a sister, Doris Frey of Texas; nine grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, with Elder Roy Nienke officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, Po Box 3984, Gastonia NC 28053.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.com
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Cathy Ryan
April 29, 2009
My condolences to the Stratton family.
Leslie Richardson
April 29, 2009
I never had the honor to meet Mr Stratton, but if his son Larry is anything like him, he was a great hard working man. My condolescences go out to the Stratton family.
Lynn McIntyre
April 27, 2009
David and Nancy,
We were very sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lynn and Terry McIntyre
Maresa Jeske
April 27, 2009
Joe was such a fine person. It's as if I
always knew him. No kinder people than he
and Vivian. They raised great boys. And Joyce was a nice complement for Joe. Our
thoughts are with all the family at this
sad time.
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