Jacob Strong
January 16, 1928 –
Jacob Strong, “Jake,” went to his heavenly home on December 26, 2016. He was born to Ethel and Wiley Strong on January 16, 1928 in Lotts Creek, Ky. At age 12 he moved to Detroit Mich. where he resided until 2000 when he moved to Tampa, Fla.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, his sister, his first wife Eila, his son Garry and step-great-grandson Tyler.
He is survived by his wife Fern (O’Connell); son Daryl (Maria); daughters, Sandra Hicks (Dan), Rebecca (Becky) Feliciand (Jamie), Terri Kelley (Ed), Debra Provost (Mark); and three step-children Renee, Craig and Rick; 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren one step great-grandchild, six great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked as a tool and die maker until his retirement in 1997. He was an avid sportsman and especially loved golf, where he played for several years with the Ruskin Moose Lodge. He was a member if the Ruskin VFW, the Ruskin Moose Lodge and the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 W. Dell Webb Blvd. where a memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, at 1 p.m.
At his request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, his sister, his first wife Eila, his son Garry and step-great-grandson Tyler.
He is survived by his wife Fern (O’Connell); son Daryl (Maria); daughters, Sandra Hicks (Dan), Rebecca (Becky) Feliciand (Jamie), Terri Kelley (Ed), Debra Provost (Mark); and three step-children Renee, Craig and Rick; 11 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren one step great-grandchild, six great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
After serving in the U.S. Navy, he worked as a tool and die maker until his retirement in 1997. He was an avid sportsman and especially loved golf, where he played for several years with the Ruskin Moose Lodge. He was a member if the Ruskin VFW, the Ruskin Moose Lodge and the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center, 1210 W. Dell Webb Blvd. where a memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, at 1 p.m.
At his request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.