Harvey Strong
Graveside services for Harvey Lee Strong, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Strong died at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Brooke Haven Health Care.
He was born July 23, 1922, at Gainesville, Missouri, to Robert Bess Strong and Vada Verona Luna. He graduated from Gainesville High School with the Class of 1937. Mr. Strong was a veteran, having served with the United States Army Air Corps during World War II in Germany. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1940’s. On December 20, 1946, he was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Evelyn Marie Heard, who preceded him in death on February 7, 1989. On March 11, 1991, he was married to Nona Ellen Stanley Clarke on their pontoon boat at Udall, Missouri. He was a member of the West Plains Lion’s Club; having received a 30 year Diamond Award in 1997. Harvey helped organize the South Howell County Ambulance Service and served on the board for twenty-three years. For many years he was a contractor of school buses for West Plains R-7 Schools; after the school purchased the buses, Harvey drove for the school system until his retirement. He loved to fish and enjoyed bluegrass music and attended many bluegrass festivals. Mr. Strong was a member of the Church of Christ and attended Central Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Nona Strong; one step-son, Allen Clarke, wife, Jeannie; three step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, including Jean Thompson and Ronnie Luna.
His parents, first wife and step-daughter, Connie Henry, precede him in death.
Mr. Strong will lie in state from 5:00 p.m. Thursday until 12:00 noon Friday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Kenya
June 25, 2015 @ 2:58 pm
I’ll always be your fishing buddy. You taught me so much and I will forever cherish every single memory. I love you so much Grandpa. <3
Mike and Diana Pace
June 25, 2015 @ 5:00 pm
You were always a good friend and helper when you drove our school bus. And, we always looked forward to seeing you at church. It was sad when you and Nona were too ill to attend. Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Harvey Strong.
Vicki Hoopes
June 26, 2015 @ 3:36 pm
So sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. His was a fine and upstanding man and will be missed by many.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
June 29, 2015 @ 9:32 pm
To Harvey’s family and friends, we are so very sorry for your loss. In all the years Harvey drove his school buses, I never knew of a kid who did not respect him. He will be missed!