Donald Lee Strong

1938 - 2017

Donald Lee Strong obituary, 1938-2017, Louisville, KY

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Directors

8519 Preston Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

Donald Strong Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 17, 2017.

Donald Lee Strong, 79 of Louisville, passed away Thursday, November 16th, 2017 doing what he loved most, watching his grandsons play sports. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed the great outdoors with his three sons. A skilled gardener, Donnie and his wife, Helen, planted and harvested a beautiful crop of vegetables every summer. Donnie was a retired teamster, a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.



Donald was preceded in death by his sons: Tim Strong and Donald Strong. He is survived by his wife: Helen; sons: Tony Strong, Terry Strong (Kim) & Jeff Strong; grandchildren: Samantha Strong, Chandler Strong, Benjamin Strong, Brandon Strong, & Breanne Jones.



Visitation will be from 9am-1pm on Monday, November 20th, 2017 at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1pm. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.



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November 20, 2017

Rhonda

So sorry for your loss prayer to all the family

November 20, 2017

Joseph Kessinger

Tony: Sorry about the loss of your father. Coach Joe

November 20, 2017

Glen Cook

Helen Tony an Terry so sorry about Donnie so many memory's. Love you guys

November 19, 2017

So sorry, prayers for the family.Donnie was a great person and fun to be around , we love the whole family and have fond memories of our friendship Mary and Donnie Tharp and family

November 18, 2017

Steven Woods

The Woods family from Mobile send our condolences and love.

November 18, 2017

Cathy, Todd and Kameron Able

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Strong. Prayers for all the family.

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Nov

20

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Directors

8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219-5390

Nov

20

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Directors

8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219-5390

Nov

20

Burial

Evergreen Cemetery

KY

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Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Directors

8519 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219-5390

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