A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home. He was born June 16, 1941 in Amite, LA and was 81 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Cewilla Faye Allen Strong; 4 children, Tracy Carter and husband, Ira, Brian Keith Strong, Robin Watkins Delatte and husband, Shea, and Jimmy Strong and wife Rhonda; 11 grandchildren, Kayla Dunnington, Kory Nelson Strong, Cameron James Strong, Lewis Watkins, Addie Watkins, Jackson Strong, Judson Strong, Stephanie Pierce, Sonny Pierce and wife, Alaina, Emily Kleinpeter and husband, Hunter, and Tyler "T.J." Strong; 2 great-granddaughter, Catori Dunnington and Clara Pierce; sister, Anne Holcomb; brother, Michael Wayne Strong. Preceded in death by his grandson, Rowdy Wayne Dunnington; son-in-law, K. K. Watkins; parents, Eugene and Mable Strong; 2 sisters, Pam Easley and Sonya Newcomb. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Sonny Pierce. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.