Phillip Strong Obituary
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Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Tim Eaton and Chris Vinson officiating and interment to follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, August 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until time for the service.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Mose J. and Dochia (Reecer) Strong; spouse, Anna (Brown) Strong; daughter, Julie Rose Ballard; siblings, Billy, Lattie, Vishia and John Goolsby, Willie Martin Strong, Paul (Cricket) and Christine Strong, Malcom and Wanda Strong, Evelyn Brown, Junior B and Emma Strong, and John Millard Strong.
He is survived by his spouse, Sue Copas-Strong; son, James Martin Strong and wife Mary Head-Strong; daughter, Susan Beth Birdwell and husband Leon; grandchildren, Todd Martin Strong, Jada White, Phillip Birdwell, Luke and Lauren Birdwell, Eric and Mandy Birdwell, Lindsey Blakley, Marty Blakley, Scottie and India Ballard; great-grandchildren, Justin, Ellianna, Tabor, Lillie, Trevor, Levi, Jerron, Laike, Julianna, Taylor, Harley, Hayley, Landon, Archie; sister, Janie K. Smith; brother-in-law, James Turner Brown; step-children, Deborah Vinson and husband Chris, Greg Copas, and John P. Copas; step-grandchildren, Sarah and Casey Burke, Katelyn Vinson, Jared Vinson, Jacob Copas, Corey Copas, and Leah Jo Copas; 8 step great-grandchildren; ; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn his passing.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Macedonia Cemetery.
The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Phillip (Todd) Strong.
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