Carl E. Strong

Carl E. Strong Sr., 68, of Casa Grande died on May 31, 2014, at home.

A private service was planned.

Mr. Strong was born on Jan. 1, 1946, in Arkansas and was a son of James T. and Nettie T. (Falkner) Strong. He was a farmworker and a hardworking man. He enjoyed camping, fishing and especially going to Mount Lemmon, Mount Graham, Roosevelt and Apache lakes. He loved being with his grandkids.

Survivors include two sons, Richard S. and Carl E. Strong Jr. of Casa Grande; a daughter, Sherry Strong of Mississippi; two brothers, James T. "Sonny" Strong of Prescott and Steven R. Strong of Casa Grande; four sisters, Joyce, Joann, Ginger and Christine Strong; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Mountain View Chapel was in charge of arrangements.