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.jpg) James W. Strong, age 52, of Knox City, Missouri passed away Friday December 19, 2003, at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. He was born September 8, 1951, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of James Lester and Lela Eileen (Oldfather) Strong.
On January 17, 1973, he was united in marriage to Connie Lee Dailing in Baring, Missouri, and to this union two children were born. On December 27, 1991, he was united in marriage to Susan Ross in Edina, MIssouri.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Ross Strong of the home, his children, DeNea Strong of St. Louis, Missouri, Andrew Lester and Carrie Beth Strong of Knox City, Missouri, Melissa Blanton of the home and Jason Daniel Blanton of Kirksville, Missouri, one sister, Carol Jean Ahern and husband, Phil of O'Fallon, Missouri, one grandson, Dillan Andrew Strong, an aunt and uncle, Delbert and Neva Rourke of Edina, Missouri, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim was a graduate of the Knox County High School Class of 1969 and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Agriculture Economics. He also served as the College of Agriculture student body president and was an active member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Jim was a prominent livestock and commercial grain farmer in Knox County where he enjoyed working with cattle and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandson.
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Gayla Gardner (Gibbs)
I'm fighting back the tears as I remember back way too many years. Some of you probably didn't know that we were cousins. That means "close" in kid talk. Jim was always there for me anytime I needed a friend. We grew up together and our families went on vacations together.High School followed and it was Jim who made sure all was well and even escorted me at the FFA dance. Later at the reunions he was first to find out how things were going. I will really miss him when we get together.
Esther Klocke (Contratto)
Jim and I grew up together. We attended sunday school together starting about 4 years old. We spent alot of time together at church and school. He was a great friend and mentor to my son, Heath, and was his bestman at his wedding and a pallbearer at his funeral. He was a great friend.