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Robert Allen Strong

Birth	:	9 Jan 1943
Death	:	11 Jun 2017
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, Tipton County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2769012, -86.0483017
Description	:	Robert Allen Strong went to his heavenly home on June 11, 2017. He was born on January 9, 1943, and was the son of George and Eldora (Dodd) Strong. Bob had a happy childhood surrounded by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. His first job was a paperboy for the Tipton Tribune and his retirement job was a rural carrier for the Kokomo Tribune. Bob often joked about starting as a paperboy and ending as a paperboy. Bob was a 1961 graduate of Tipton High School. He was a talented athlete, participating in football and pole vaulting in track. Bob also worked... Read More	Robert Allen Strong went to his heavenly home on June 11, 2017. He was born on January 9, 1943, and was the son of George and Eldora (Dodd) Strong. Bob had a happy childhood surrounded by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. His first job was a paperboy for the Tipton Tribune and his retirement job was a rural carrier for the Kokomo Tribune. Bob often joked about starting as a paperboy and ending as a paperboy. Bob was a 1961 graduate of Tipton High School. He was a talented athlete, participating in football and pole vaulting in track. Bob also worked for the Tipton swimming pool as a lifeguard and instructor. He was raised in the First Baptist Church, and later attended Kokomo First Church of the Nazarene. Bob graduated from Franklin College in 1965. He was recognized as an outstanding football player, and he received several school and conference awards for pole vaulting. At his time of graduation he held several pole vaulting records. Bob worked at the Kokomo Railroad during this time as well. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, where he made many lifelong friends. After graduation Bob attended Butler University for one semester. He worked at Delphi School Corp. for two years as a teacher. He then worked for Prudential Ins. Bob later trained with Safeco Ins., as a claims adjuster. He retired from Safeco in 2005. Bob loved sports as a participant, coach and spectator. He played on baseball and softball teams until he was 40. Bob especially loved coaching, helping, and watching his children and grandchildren. His retirement passion was the game of golf. Bob’s involvement in sports allowed him to make many new friends as well as reunite with many old friends. He loved life, and will be missed by so many. Survivors include his two children whom he loved dearly and was so proud of; Robert (Veronica) Strong of Greenwood, IN and Kristin Prokop of Titusville, FL along with his grandchildren; Katlyn Brock, Andy Brock, Logan Strong and Liam Strong. Also surviving is his sister, Sue (Dennis) Shrock of Ann Arbor, MI, his Christian Commitment wife, Cassandra Plake, Cassandra’s children and grandchildren; Tony Plake, Shiloh Plake, Amanda (Jamie) Weston, Marci (Rick) Whitesell, Cassie Whitesell, Andrew Whitesell and Jordon Whitesell. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and two wives, Davene Jones and Vicky Storms. Visitation will be held at Porter Funeral Home, 726 N. Ash St. Tipton IN on Thurs. June 15, 2017 from 4-8PM. A Celebration of Life service will take place on Friday June 16, at 11AM with Rev Gary Eberhart officiating. Interment will follow in Tipton’s Fairview Cemetery.

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Robert Allen Strong's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, Tipton County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.2769012
Longitude: -86.0483017

Family Members:

Parent

George Greer Strong

(1911 - 1980)

Eldora M Dodd Strong

(1912 - 1974)

Spouse

Sharon D. Jones Strong

(1945 - 2014)

Vicky L Strong

(1946 - 2008)

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