Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....STRAIN, AMOS OTTIS  February 13, 2015
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News Star World - February 15, 2015
AMOS OTTIS STRAIN

Amos Ottis Strain, 97, passed away at his home on February 13, 2015 . He was 
surrounded by family, including his wife of 74 years, Ruth Smith Strain. 
Brother Mickey Bounds will officiate the funeral services which will be held at 
First Baptist Church in Delhi, LA on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM. 
Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery in Jonesboro, LA. Services are under 
the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Born in Jonesboro, LA on December 14, 1917, he was a 1936 graduate of Weston 
High School. A.O. served in the United States Army during World War II as a 
member of the 718th Railway Operating Battalion which was attached to General 
George Patton's Third Army. His company was given credit for four battle stars 
and the Meritorious Service Medal. Mr. Strain worked for Louisiana Gas for 37 
years before retiring in 1982. He has spent many years farming trees on his 
property in Jackson parish. A lifetime gardener, his bounty was enjoyed by 
many. He was often knocking on friends and neighbors doors making deliveries 
from the latest harvest.

Mr. Strain became a member of First Baptist Church of Delhi in 1956. He served 
the church in many capacities including church treasurer for 37 years, chairman 
of the Building and Grounds Committee for over 30 years, the Personnel 
Committee, and as a deacon for 45 years. His faith and dedication to his church 
and church family have been an inspiration to all who knew him.

A.O. is survived by his wife, Ruth Smith Strain of Delhi, LA; daughter, Cheryl 
Strain Thompson and her husband Clyde of Delhi ; son, Ronnie Strain of 
Jonesboro; sisters, Jo Layne Strain Conn of El Dorado, AR and Ruth Strain Jones 
of Shreveport, LA. He also leaves behind three grandchildren Dena Dishongh 
Gielen and her husband Chad, Deidre Dishongh Ardoin and her husband Ron, and 
Katherine Strain; seven great grandchildren Emma and Daniel Gielen, Chelsey 
Marshall, Mallory Clarke, Andrew and Erin Bass, and Kayelynn Strain: and three 
great-great grandchildren Gavin and Owen Marshall and Cooper Daniel.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Malory and Janie Strain; sister, 
Verlene Strain Kennedy; brother, W, T. Strain; and grandchild, Ryan Strain.

Pallbearers will be Chad Gielen, Dwight Clarke, Justin Beach, Mark Kennedy, Tim 
Kennedy, and Randy Kennedy.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 9:00 AM - 12:00PM at Cox Funeral Home in 
Delhi, LA.

To leave condolences to the family www.coxfuneral.com

Cox Funeral Home

Delhi, LA

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