J.L. Strong

J.L. StrongJ.L. Strong, 85, of Tipton, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at his residence.  He was born January 7, 1926 in Tennessee to James Otis & Lillie (Johnson) Strong.  On May 5, 1951 he married Velma Rayl and she preceded him in death on May 28, 1986.J.L. was a construction superintendent for Frash Construction in Noblesville and a member of the Church of Christ in Tipton.He is survived by his granddaughter, Christy (Edwards) Durm and husband Timothy of Elwood, one grandson, Rich Edwards and wife Tracy of Kokomo, one step-daughter, Tana (Edwards) Entinghe and husband Dave, Texas; a brother, Clayton Strong of Tipton; one sister, Bertha Sweezy of Tennessee.  Great grandchildren include, Nicholas Thompson, Alec Hallgarth, Cody Borders, Joey Edwards, Lexi Gieger, Lakye Edwards and Erika Robinson.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Caye and Calie Strong and three sisters, Versia Netherton, Ersa Smith and Nora Copas, and one grandson, Marty Edwards.His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. John Ankrom presiding.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton.  Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674.