Ronald Keith Strum
January 8, 1933 ~ July 25, 2018
ROCKY MOUNT - Ronald Keith Strum, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on January 8, 1933, he was the son of the late James Benjamin Strum and Lottie Frazier Strum. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn "Kathy" Pittman Strum; and eight siblings.
Ronald had 20 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force. He retired after 15 years of service with Burlington Industries. He was involved in the Christian Community Service Ministries of Nashville, NC. Ronald enjoyed fishing, gardening, and woodworking. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Ronald will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memory, son, Donald "Donnie" Strum and fianc, Sally Humphries, of Pauline, SC; and daughters, Teresa "Terri" Rackley and husband, Tim, of Rocky Mount and Lisa Strum Allen of Nashville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Bryan Rackley, Daniel Rackley, April "Jay" Strum and wife, Jamie, and Christopher Allen and husband, Justin; sisters, Catherine "Cat" Nelms of Louisburg, Kay Provetero and husband, John, of Cape Carteret, and Gayle Miller and husband, Barry, of Crozet, VA and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. David Joyner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or Bethlehem United Methodist Church, PO Box 66, Red Oak, NC 27868.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/28, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. David Joyner officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Saturday 7/28, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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My deepest condolences for the whole family.
Dear Strum family, Sat this very painful and difficult time I’d like to express my condolence and deep regrets for your loss and share where I found help at such a time as this when this enemy death took my entire family. I found hope and comfort in what I read in Jehovah Gods word the Bible at John528,29 for there it ells us that we’ll see our love ones again in the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and at Isaiah258 we’re told that this enemy death will be swallowed up forever. With these scriptures along with others I’m able to cope with my loss and get through each day because now I know I’ll see my love ones again and so can you. I wanted to share this with you now when hope and comfort is needed hoping that this will help you also in some way for this is my purpose in sharing this with you at this time and please know that I do share your grief and hope you’ll feel free to let me know if I accomplished my purpose. Hoping to hear from you. Sincerely, GM
Ronald you are the greatest man i have ever met , I always said you was like a dad to me . R.I.P. Paryers going out to the family. Ronald you were the greast Father -law I ever had . You will be missed. Love yall. Cindy
Grandpa, For every hawk I see, bobwhite call I hear. Every c-130 that flies by. I will think of you. With each leaf on a tree, and knowing you’d know what it was. To those beautiful mornings on your little boat. I’m proud to say you are my grandpa, for you have taught me so much. I love you.
RIP. Ronald (Pop) Strum. Ronald was a good hard working man . I have known the family for nearly 42 years. I know he is not suffering any more. Prayers for the family & friends 🙏. He will be missed Phillip
This man was a great American a great dad, and a friend to so many. May God hold his family in this time lost.
Terri, please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss at this difficult time. Sending loving thoughts and prayers. Love and God Bless.
I only had the pleasure of knowing Ronald a couple years. He made me feel welcome the moment I entered his house. I’m blessed to have known him and become part of his family. Your stories live on thru your son and granddaughter. You will be greatly missed. With Love Sally
I have known this man for 45 years and know his devotion to God, family and country was true. He never knew a stranger and would help anyone in need. I married his daughter (Terri) 43 years ago and over time loved him just as I did my own father. Rest on high dad, a rest that you so much deserve. C-130 Flying High. Tim
May the Lord bless you all with peace and comfort that only He can give. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
I’ve known Rinald my whole life. I remember growing up, when my daddy and I were in North Carolina we would always stop and visit. The best Christmas village was always set up during the holidays and every time I was there he would break out the weasel ball and entertain me when not just making me happy by being the cherished man that he was. I am sad at his passing but know that God loves him and is with him now. Prayers to Uncle Donnie and the rest of the family. ♡
He was a great man, very sweet too, he will be missed