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Eddie Keith Stroud

1956 - 2025

Eddie Keith Stroud obituary, 1956-2025, Athens, GA

BORN

1956

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory

90 S. Pond Street

Toccoa, Georgia

Eddie Stroud Obituary

Eddie Keith Stroud, a beloved husband, father, and friend passed away at the age of 68 on May 9, 2025, after a long and brave battle with dementia. Eddie was born July 12, 1956, in Stephens County and grew up in Habersham County. Eddie was a kind soul who was loved by all who met him. He tackled life with a positive attitude and smile. He was a devoted husband of 34 years to Jodi and a wonderful father and mentor to Patrick.
Eddie was retired after three decades in manufacturing. He was a tremendous team builder and loved by all who worked with him.
Eddie loved the outdoors and could always be found at the lake in the summer with his family and friends. He loved the ocean, campfires and was a master at the grill.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Jodi, of Watkinsville; son, Patrick (Ashley), of Duluth; and his mother, Doris Stroud, of Mount Airy. He was the son of the late Vernon Enley Stroud.
The family will receive friends at Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, Georgia, Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5 until 7 p.m. followed by a memorial service on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Northeast Georgian from May 14 to May 15, 2025.

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Cathy Lawson

May 16, 2025

May God bless you and the family. The obituary sums Eddie up perfectly.
Eddie was a remarkable person, kind to everyone he met. Always met with a big smile on his face. He will be terribly missed.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - Athens

May 9, 2025

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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May

16

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home

90 S. Pond Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

May

17

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home

90 S. Pond Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

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90 S. Pond Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

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