Photo courtesy of Coleman Funeral Home - Ackerman
McCool, Mississippi
Sep 4, 1943 – Nov 5, 2022 (Age 79)
William Lamar "Bill" Strawbridge, 79, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Baptist Attala Hospital in Kosciusko, MS. He was born September 4, 1943, in Choctaw County, MS, to Maxie and Mable Elizabeth (Alford) Strawbridge. Bill was an active member of Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS. Before retiring, he was a serviceman for many years with Mississippi Power & Light, and later with Entergy. During his 40 year career at Entergy, Bill was a loyal friend to his co-workers and a valued resource to countless citizens and business owners in Sunflower County and the Mississippi Delta.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m., at Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ackerman, MS, with Rev. Jerry Lawson and Rev. Buddy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Cemetery near McCool, MS. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman will be in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 12:30 till service time at 2:00 at the church.
Bill is survived by his wife, Janice (Clark) Strawbridge of McCool, MS; 1 son, William Ryan (Caroline) Strawbridge of Greenwood, MS; 1 sister, Mary Ann (Andy) Vanlandingham of Clinton, MS; 1 brother, Bernard (Peggy) Strawbridge of Oxford, MS;
and 2 grandchildren, Rhodes and Catherine Strawbridge.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Carol Pearson.
Memorials may be made to Enon Cumberland Presbyterian Church, PO Box 294, Ackerman, MS.
I am so sorry Janice and Ryan for the loss of Bill. I just recently heard the news. I have so many fond memories of your entire family in our church in Indianola. My prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
Susan Compton Collum
November 16, 2022 | Friend
Janice, my thoughts and prayers are with and for you and your family. I always enjoyed Bill on the Occasions our paths crossed.
johnny chapman
November 08, 2022 | Brandon, MS | Friend
Dear Janice and family,
We are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Billy was a wonderful man
who will be missed by many. May it bring you peace and comfort to know that he
is in his heavenly home with our other loved ones.
Sending much love,
Patty (Strawbridge) Carson and Ray Carson
Emily, Aaron and Audrey Sanders
Timothy and Jennifer Strawbridge
Patty Strawbridge
November 08, 2022 | Prairie Grove, AR | Family
I'm sorry for your loss but we know where Mr Bill is.. looking down in no pain and sickness.. Thank you for loving my mom and me.. I love you guys so much..
Sandra Keister
November 08, 2022 | Ackerman, MS | Friend
So sorry for your loss.
Barbara Lolmaugh
November 07, 2022 | Louisburg, NC | Family
Bill and I have been friends since our days at Holmes Junior College. Bill was a good and kindhearted man and I cherish his friendship. He was the kind of person you enjoyed being around. He will be missed by one and all. Rest In Peace my friend. J.L Peeples
J.L. Peeples
November 07, 2022 | Starville, MS | Friend
The Strawbridges have been good neighbors to the Sloan family for many years. Billy's parents even took care of me when my brother Tony was born in 1953. Growing up, I always knew Billy because I was friends with his sister MaryAnn, but I only got to know him as an adult when he and Janice moved back to Panhandle. He was always such a calm and caring person; he and Janice brought a little Delta style to the community. They also brought joy to my Mother, Grace on their frequent visits.
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Millie Carroll ( Sloan)
November 07, 2022 | Dumfries, VA | Family Friend
