Perry Anthony Strong

Perry Anthony Strong was born December 23, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan to Cleophus Strong and Zelda Delora Smith Draper. He was preceded in death by his father and a grandson, Seven Strong.

He attended Cody High School while in Detroit, Michigan.

Perry and Tracy Ross were happily married on October 24, 2022 in a beautiful ceremony celebrated with family and friends.  Perry loved his wife dearly and affectionately referred to her as “suga baby” and “honey bunches of oats.”

He had a personal relationship with God and would attend Abundant Life in Christ Missionary Baptist Church occasionally.

Perry was a hard worker.  He took pride in providing for his family.  He had been employed with Havco Wood Products for several years.

He enjoyed playing the bass guitar and going to the gun range.  He was proud of his collection of guns.

He looked forward to spending time with his family and playing cornhole.

On Monday, June 13, 2022, Perry was suddenly taken from our midst while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri with his loving wife by his side at the age of 59 years, five months and one day.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Tracy Ross Christian Strong of the home, six sons, Steven Strong, Elijah Strong, Dwight (Gabrielle Orr) Christian, and Brandon Strong all of Detroit, Michigan, Tamar Wade of  Florida, and Hezekiah Christian of Biloxi, Mississippi, six daughters, Ashley Strong, Lisa Bell, and Laura Jones of Detroit, Michigan, Tyuanna Wade and Talithia Christian of Sikeston, Missouri, and Shawna Christian of Dexter, Missouri, mother, Zelda Draper of Columbia, Maryland, mother-in-law, Louvennia Farris of Charleston, Missouri, father-in-law, Jimmy Clark of Lansing, Michigan, brother, Paul Strong of Detroit, Michigan, sisters,  Pamela Smith of Bloomington, Indiana, Patricia Strong of Detroit, Michigan, and Kikora Draper of Taylor, Michigan, in- laws, Jessie Ross of Kansas City, Missouri, Jonnie Jr. (Tasha) Ross, and Gwen (Andre) Harvey of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Andrew Ross and Sheila Clark of Charleston, Missouri, and Tyrone (LaKeisha) Treadwell of Sikeston, Missouri, grandchildren, Savannah Strong, Tristen Levi Strong, Bralynn Strong, Treasure Wells, twins, Kaliya Nicole Wade and Kamari Neal Wade, Azalea Christian, Dwight Jr. Christian, Lillyan Orr-Mercer and Ja'Kari Johnson, great grandson, Royal Echols, and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Friends may call Saturday, July 9. 2022 at 3:00 P.M. at the Bowden Civic Center in Charleston, Missouri for a memorial service celebrating his life with Pastor Laverne Frazier officiating.