Gerald Arthur Strough

Mr. Strough was born in Indianapolis, IN and was the son of the late Gerald Strough and the late Virginia Bright Strough. Mr. Strough was a printer for 18 years and then went into business for himself. He worked for Color Tile and managed several stores until he had to retire because of health problems. Gary was a devout Christian and his love of Christ lead him served in the jail ministry, tape ministry, lead Bible study and volunteer where there was a need. He was a pro-life activist and picketed in the streets for this cause. He helped with pregnancy centers with fund raiser walks and when Katrina hit Louisiana he and two other men drove his truck pulling a trailer full of baby needs to distribute because the help centers were no longer there. He also collected wheel chairs for "Wheels for the World".  He was an avid golfer, fishermen and loved spending time playing cards and other games with his family and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Phoebe Byrum Strough; three sons, Scott of Oklahoma City, OK, Lewis and wife Katie of Zephryhills, Jeff and wife Teresa of Grayson KY; one daughter, Cynthia Strough Albrecht and husband David of Carmel, IN; eleven grandchildren, Jessica Strough;  Virginia, Victoria, Lena, David and Christopher Strough; Jon, Tyler, and Samantha Strough, Nathan and Alexis Albrecht; one great grandchild, Kovin Strough.