Indianapolis - Paul G. Strode, Sr., 83, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 14, 2017.
Mr. Strode was born November 7, 1933 in Tompkinsville, KY. Prior to his retirement in 1979, he was employed as a construction foreman. His family described him as the neighborhood mechanic. Neighbors and friends described him as a great man, more like a member of the family than merely a friend.
Mr. Strode is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Pamela Strode; daughters, Teresa (Brian) Brown, Gloria (Mark) Holbrook , Rebecca (Floyd Brandenburg) Strode and Jessica Strode; sons, Paul Garlin Strode, Jr. and his wife, Joyce and Richard Strode; brother, Wallace Strode and his wife, Alyne of Tompkinsville, KY; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and many other loving family members and dear friends.
Mr. Strode's family will receive friends Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 2 – 4 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, 925 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227. A celebration of his life will follow at 4 pm with Pastor Joshua Perry officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Mr. Strode's family request that donations be made, in his memory, to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
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