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James Stroud Obituary
Stroud, Jr.
1945-2016
James Donald Stroud, Jr., 70, of Pensacola passed away on January 4, 2016. He was born on September 3, 1945 in North Carolina to James Donald Stroud, Sr. and Evelyne Joan Smith Stroud.
James was the owner of Key Aluminum & Vinyl Supply, Inc. of Pensacola, FL for nearly 25 years. He was also involved with Habitat for Humanity for many years.
James loved and enjoyed Outlaw ProMod Racing with his friends and family for many years. They all lived and breathed it. He was like a kid in a candy store, he had to have more when it came to racing. He was always looking for the next best time. He always tried to beat the last run.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth Hobbs Stroud; children, Dawn Britton (Mark), Michael Keith Stroud, Gary Scott Stroud, Amanda Pugh (Gary), and Eddie (Kelly) Hobbs; grandchildren, Bobby Britton, Justin Britton, Nicholas Britton, Michael Stroud, Christopher Stroud, Whitney Stroud, Samantha Stroud, Priscilla (Taf) Bentley, Tanson Hobbs, and Cody Hobbs; and nine great-grandchildren.
Trahan Family Funeral Home, 6539 Trammel Dr., Milton, is in charge of arrangments.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 also at the funeral home.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Sacred Heart Hospital, on the 3rd floor, 6th floor, and Progressive Care Unit.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Stroud
Cheyenne Cochran
March 17, 2017
As far as business he was pleasant to do work with.
Jeremy Cochran
March 17, 2017
You had wondrous business sense. I wish I could have learned from him . I could have learned a ton.
Jeremy Cochran
March 17, 2017
My condolences to his family and friends for their loss.
Dona Spencer
January 27, 2016
My dearest Elizabeth and Amanda: I just found out today about Don and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I always had the highest regard for him. Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mary and Westley Henderson-Phillips
January 7, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May Gods grace comfort you and give you peace during your time of need.
Mary and Westley Henderson-Phillips
January 7, 2016
So sorry for you loss. Your family is in our prayers and know you will seek the word of God to comfort you during this time.
Joe and Kara Hutchens
January 7, 2016
Praying you'll find comfort and peace in this time of sadness. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Susanne Langley
January 7, 2016
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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