Holly Springs Funeral Home

John Kenneth Strong Jr
John Kenneth Strong Jr. (Kenny), 76, of Faulkner, Mississippi, passed away from this world to meet his maker after a long battle with dementia at his home in Falkner, MS on August 3, 2021. Originally from Collierville, TN, he was the first born to John Kenneth Strong and Mary Sue Kirk Strong on September 22,1944. He was a graduate of Collierville High School and Shelby State Community College, and a Marine Reservist who won medals for his superior marksmanship. He was a member of Harris Chapel United Methodist Church. "Jack of all trades, master of all." He loved to work with steel as a millwright and expert welder. He could do or fix anything. Kenny, as he was known by family and friends, was a man of many words. He was a captivating storyteller. Animals were his favorite companions. He was a faithful and loving husband to Paula Phan Strong. Survived by daughter, Alisa Claire Strong, and John Nathan Strong (Rachel), brother Richard Kirk Strong and sister, Suzette Strong Petersen, along with numerous family and friends. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 11:00 am, at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Bethany Cemetery in Eads, Tennessee. There will be a visitation at the Holly Springs Funeral Home on Monday, August 9, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.

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Name: Barbara and Andy Hidde Date: 8/7/2021 12:42:23 PM Message: Our deepest sympathy. We are grateful we were able to meet him. Keeping all of you in our prayers.

Name: Clelah Lynn Hickman Date: 8/9/2021 9:25:38 PM Message: I have know Kenny & his family and he knew mine, since our mid twenties in Memphis. We shared love stories; cried; laughed; got into trouble and worked together in the 70's in Colorado. No matter what happened or where we lived we remained friends for over 50 years. If he was your friend, you knew it and he was always there for you. And woe to the person who ever mistreated his friend! He had talents beyond belief...from repairing cars to (guess it's ok if I say it now) making gorgeous flower arrangements. He had a desire for perfection, high values and ethics. Kenny was one of a kind and truly one of the most caring people I have ever known. I will always be sorry I missed saying good-bye to him in Falkner by a few hours, but he may have planned it that way as he had a very strong will. Thank you for being my friend. I will miss you Elkhorn Lodge's Sheriff Kenny!

Name: Rose Marye Patton Date: 9/1/2021 8:58:07 PM Message: My condolences, I am really going to miss him.