Photo courtesy of Clark O'Neal Funeral Home Inc. - South Bend CLOSED
Feb 25, 1932 - Jul 20, 2010
Dear Cora, Tacuma and Family:
As Elder Tom crosses over to the realm of our holy ancestors, may you find peace and contentment with the knowledge that you provided him with a loving home and a sense of being part of a family that valued, respected and fully embraced him during his last years.
All our Love,
Bernard, Michelle, Nanya, and Bernard II
Michelle Goodrich
July 26, 2010 | Houston, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Roberts
July 26, 2010 | Mishawaka, IN
Jackie Jefferson
July 24, 2010 | South Bend, IN
Tom Strong Jr. was born on February 25, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Tom Sr. and Cora Strong. He went home to our heavenly father on Monday, July 20, 2010 at 12:10 a.m.
Tom attended school in Chicago. He served in the Korean War from December 1952?1954. He worked several years for CHA Housing. He was an avid saxophone player, music was his passion with jazz his favorite. He loved people and life in general. He was a member of the American Legion.
He was married to Evelyn Holland who preceded him in death. He had two brothers and three sisters who also preceded him in death.
He loved his home town of Chicago but he grew to love South Bend and all of his new friends.
He said he saw God and knew he was waiting for him.
Those left to mourn him are his daughter Cora (Craig) McMorris; and son Phillip Strong. Eight grandchildren; grandson Derrick Walker preceded him in death and four great?grandchildren. He was stepfather to sons Willy Murray, Linanza (Stephanie), Andre, Edo, Theo and Reginald Holland; daughters, Cassandra (Percy) Green, Debra and Edna Holland, Yvette Mitchell and Elaine "FBI" Seward; and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks and love to a wonderful son-in-law, Craig "Big Man" McMorris.
Services for Mr. Tom Strong Jr. will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home Inc. Visitation at 12:30 p.m. and services at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan at 11:30 a.m. Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.Read More
