Mr. Michael J. Strong Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Graveside services for Mr. Michael J. Strong, 74, of Henderson, will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the tabernacle of Strong Cemetery with Matt Strong Officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the funeral home. Mr. Strong passed away December 4, 2017, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1942 in Rusk County, where he lived all his life. He was a former Sheriff of Rusk County, and a Special Texas Ranger for the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Michael served his country in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Ed and Faires Strong. Survivors include: son, Matt Strong and wife Michelle of Henderson; daughter, Marty Keene and husband Kevin of Commerce; brother, Max Strong of Henderson; and three grandchildren, Morgan Morrison, Hudson Strong, and Harrison Strong. Pallbearers are Justin Doerge, Shannon Doerge, Kyle Colston, Jace Pool, Blake Smith, and Kevin Green. Honorary pallbearers are William Doerge, Jake Mims, Henry Truelock, Jack Craig, George Cooper, Terry Bridges, Charles Lee, and Jerry Bridges. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, or to Curepsp.org. The family would like to give a special thanks to his caregivers, Linda Jordan, Shannon Brantley, Diane Flanagan, Anita Emmel, Jordan Bundrick, Donna Dorsey, and Lois Windom. Also special thanks to Angel Care Hospice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mr. Michael J. Strong

December 18, 1942 - December 4, 2017