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John Strait Obituary
John William Strait went home to be with the Lord August 31, 2020. Born in Bassett, Arkansas on January 4, 1944 to Chester and Mary Strait. He graduated from East High School in 1962 as a football and basketball star. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam war. He worked at Kishwaukee Auto parts for 42 years, than became a self-employed truck driver where he was contracted with various companies. He really enjoyed working for Johnny and Nellie Paden whom he had great respect for. He loved the Lord and his greatest wish was for all his family and friends to experience the same love for the Lord. He was a kind and humble man, who would always lend a helping hand to his friends and family. He was known for creating nicknames for everyone. He and his brother Chuck loved racing cars in the 60'S at the Byron Drag Strip. His survivors include: His wife Mary Ellen Strait, brother Chuck (Janet) Strait. Children: John and April (Aumann) Mehlbaum, Chandra Johnson. Grandchildren: Nick and Kris (Angie) Louis, Jennifer and Jesse Mickelson, Hannah and Tessa Johnson, Amber and Ryan Aumann, Amanda Mehlbaum and Mikey Knope. Great grandchildren:Lydia, Jayk, Karma, Ryker, Natalie and Mylee. His faithfull friend, his dog Mattie. Special friends: Flyod Callis, Richie Graham, Jerry Snyder and many more. Predeceased by parents Chester and Mary Strait, brother Jerry Strait, sister Louis Strait and daughter Jamie Mickelson. Celebration of life and memorial to be at a later date. Share a memory or condolence at www.GraceFH.com.
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chandra Johnson Pinky
September 19, 2020
My father was the only Gentleman I ever truly loved. I thank you for loving me,raising me,and making sure I know and loved Jesus. I will see you again in heaven. Tell Beth I love her and give her a big hug for me. You were a father to myself and many others, including my daughters..i have so many memories...there are no words ...... Love Your Pinky....Pinkston itis will not fight us cuz she has the Pinkston itis...Love and Miss You Always Daddy
Kevin Knope
September 9, 2020
Mr. Strait was a loving and compassionate man who was kind to me and I appreciated every moment I had spent with him. Over the years his good nature spoke volumes and it was apparent that he cared about you just by his mannerisms and the way he communicated. He's passed on and in a beautiful place now.
Kimberly Eudy
September 6, 2020
My cousin John, I have so many memories growing up of us and family. One of my favorite was on Christmas Day! After dinner you took Jamie and I to see the very first movie of Raiders of the lost Ark. I thought that was the coolest thing. I didn’t even know they had movies on Christmas Day! You always touched so many hearts! God Bless you and your family!
Don
September 6, 2020
Thanks for your service troop. You serve our proud.
Sunny
September 4, 2020
Oh this breaks my heart !! I wish we all would have stayed close after my mom passed .. I feel so bad I wish I would of made a point to come around more life always gets in the way !! Aunt Mary I love you and I am so sorry for your loss please let us know if we can help in anyway... And uncle John Straight I love you, you always put a smile on my face I remember you always saying Sunny where's cloudy or my mom you would call her pho pho , number 8 , crazy 8 I loved all of it !!! I also remember hanging out at ABE's with you when I was a kid .... May you rest In heaven and please say hi to my mom I love you and I'll see you again !!
Dr. Mary White
September 4, 2020
Our sympathies with you and your family.
Dr. White & Staff
Gerald (Jerry) Alberts
September 4, 2020
Sorry for the loss of your brother Chuck.
May your brother John join my brother John in the promised land.
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