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Wilfred R. Stroud

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Morehouse College

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3035 Millerfield Road

Macon, Georgia

Wilfred Stroud Obituary

Wilfred R. Stroud -MACON - Wilfred Randall Stroud, age 80, local artist and jazz musician, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Macon. Services will be held on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 1 PM in Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. James Louis Bumpus will officiate. Interment services will follow in Middle Georgia Memory Gardens. -A Macon native, Mr. Stroud was born to the parentage of the late Jesse and Otelia Lowe Stroud. He attended Bibb County Public Schools, Morehouse College and Cooper Union School of Art. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years and worked at the Harriet Tubman Museum. -He most recently served as an art instructor for the After School programs in the Bibb County School System. He was a visual artist of many genres, including murals, one of which, "From Africa to America", is on display at the Tubman Museum in Macon. -He was a founding member of the Jazz Association of Macon and the Afro-Jazztet, in which he composed, arranged, and played trumpet, baritone horn and piano. -In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Alvin Stroud. -He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Mary Bailey Stroud; daughters, Lisa Stroud of Macon, GA, and Crystal Stroud of Washington, D.C.; son, Randall Stroud of Queens, N.Y.; granddaughters, Shonna and Tiffany Stroud; four sisters and one brother, Marilyn Vaughn (Chester), Lawrence Stroud (Elizabeth), Elise Whyte (James), Gwendolyn Booker (William) and Vernetha Bryant; sister-in-law, Anne Stroud; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. -The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church (Power Center), 5263 Bloomfield Road, Macon, GA 31206 or the Harriet Tubman Museum, 340 Walnut Street, Macon, GA 31201. -Jones Brothers Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Wilfred Stroud

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Published by The Telegraph on Jan. 30, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilfred Stroud

26 Entries

Martha H Tisdale

January 24, 2025

Remember his work and his attitude.A great attitude

Martha Tisdale

January 24, 2024

Wilfred was one of my oldest artist friends highly respected and talented

Clare Bowers

February 7, 2011

Mr. Sround was such a talented man! He drew a picture of me in the early 1970's when I was a little girl. It is a treasured, wonderful drawing that I have hanging in my home today. I was very sad to hear of his passing and wanted to offer my condolences to the family.

Felecia Walton-Lucas class 1977

February 5, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 5, 2011

Rest in Peace, Uncle Wilfred. Love, Sherri & Candis

James Sams, Jr.

February 4, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Stroud family. We were neighbors in old East Macon...Wilfred and I were also co-workers (USPS). I am truly sorry for your lost.

Jackie Williams

February 2, 2011

Crystal... May the good memories of your father warm your heart. My prayers are with you.
--Jackie

Wendell Quick

February 2, 2011

Men of Morehouse will remain dear and strong, Crystal, Lisa and Randall please keep the faith and forever keep your head up.

Matt Vaughn

February 1, 2011

Uncle Wilfred, you will be missed. I am sorry I am not able to be there to celebrate your life, but, I will see you soon my friend. I love you

Elise and James Whyte

January 31, 2011

We are saddened about the loss of Wilfred, devoted husband and loving father, dear brother and all-around talented individual. He will be truly missed.

Martha Tisdale

January 31, 2011

So sorry to learn of Wilfred's passing. We were artist friends since Mulberry St and the Art Association. I truely intended to get to the funeral. So sorry I arrived too late.

Nancy Scroggins

January 31, 2011

Ms. Mary

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Nancy Scroggins

Charlotte Burney-Gearing

January 31, 2011

My condolences to the Stroud family. (From a neighbor across the street). May God's strength and blessings continue to bless your family.

LEWIS & RUTHIE GARY

January 31, 2011

WE WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF OUR NEIGHBOR AND A CO-WORKER OF MINE AT THE POST OFFICE.I HAVE KNOWN STROUD FOR MANY YEARS HE WAS A KIND AND GENTLE MAN. I CAN NOT BELIEVE HE IS GONE. I HOPE YOU CAN FINE STRENGTH IN GOD TO HELP YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

January 30, 2011

Praying You'll feel the presence of the Lord at this time. Draw strength and hope as you trust Him to be your comfort. Geraldine. F. Dumas

Reppard Stone

January 30, 2011

Wifred lived an artist's life - full of vibrant colors and soulful music. We looked forward to all the social gatherings with family and friends whenever we arrived in Macon, or on the Maryland shoreline. His life was truly a gift from God because he showed his talents very early in childhood. His artistry became more evident when he attended Morehouse College. After college, he returned to Macon where he has continuosly demonstrated his talents and never stopped contributing to the city that he loved. Light and Love Always,
Reppard and Dorothy Stone (Baltimore, Maryland)

Latricia M. Riggins

January 30, 2011

Lisa,

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

YID,

Lindsey Arnold

January 30, 2011

Dear Stroud Family;

I sadden by the lost of your loved one. The only person that can give us in these times of needs is God at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 says, " God is a God of all comfort." I hope this scripture gives you the comfort you need.

Lindsey

Linda R. Rhodes

January 30, 2011

My God keep you during this difficult time. Let Memories and Love warm your heart everytime you feel a loss. A member of Church Women United(Historian)

LYDIA & OTIS RAGINS

January 30, 2011

TO MRS. STROUD,LISA,CRYSTAL AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. WE PRAY THE LORD WOULD COMFORT AND ENCOURAGE YOUR HEARTS, MIND, AND SPIRIT DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN THE MEMORIES OF THE DAYS GONE BY. OUR LORD IS A KEEPER AND MAY HE KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE IN JESUS NAME. BBLESSED
NE CLASS OF 77

willis&louise waters

January 30, 2011

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

January 30, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to Mrs. Stroud and family, Gwen and Nita.
Mr. Stroud will be missed along with his God given talents (music & painting) that he shared with the City of Macon and surrounding areas. May God bless each of you.
Kay Stephens

Arthur Brown

January 30, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Stroud family.
May you find peace and comfort in your time of grief.

Evelyn Nelson

January 30, 2011

To Mrs. Stroud and family, keep your eye lifted to the Lord which your help and strength comes from. I am truly sorry for your lost. May God keep and bless you during your time of sorrow.

Lillian Johnson-Combs

January 30, 2011

To Mrs. Mary, Lisa, Crystal & Randall-
God saw you (Mr. Stroud) getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes you watched him, and saw him pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
"May God comfort you during this difficult time"~

Newton Collier

January 30, 2011

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

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