Mr. William T. Strong Sr.

July 10, 1938 - June 19, 2019

Today we celebrate the life of a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. William Taylor Strong, Sr. also known as William Taylor, was born to the late Arthur and the late Precilla Strong on July 10, 1938 in Ayden, North Carolina. On June 19, 2019 he heard his call and gained his wings. William relocated later in life to Brooklyn, New York where he opened his own Plumbing business, S&S Sewer Services. Later in years he moved back to Ayden, North Carolina where he worked with The Ayden Housing Authority and later retired. William was preceded in death by one daughter, Loretta Denise Cooper. William leaves behind his wife of fifty-six years, Betty Carmon Strong of the home; two daughters, Pamela Strong of the home, Patrinia Bright of Greenville, North Carolina; five sons, William Strong, Jr., Arthur Worthington (jane) both of Greenville, North Carolina, Darrell Page (Angela), Bobby Nobles (Loreen) of Ayden, North Carolina, Cedric Ray Green (Demetria) of Washington, DC; three sisters, Geraldine Johnson, Virgie Smith, Delores Martin; one brother, James Earl Strong; two brothers- in-law, Billy Carmon (Shirley), Terry Carmon (Barbara); one sister- in- law, Caletha Tyson; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.