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Joseph Strong Obituary

Strong, Deacon Joseph Nathaniel 87, a successful entrepreneur, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dr. Dorothy Strong, retired director of Mathematics for the Chicago Public Schools; his daughter, Dr. Joronda Crawford, retired Chicago Public School Principal; and his son-in-law, Dr. Hiram Crawford, retired professor at Olive Harvey College. Arrangements are as follows: Friday, June 9, 2017 - Visitation and Family Hour, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Leak Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois 60619. Saturday, June 10, 2017 - Wake, 9:00-10:00 a.m. and Funeral, 10:00 at Progressive Beulah Pentecostal Church, 1301 W. 87th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60620.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2017.

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Jacquelyn Smithson Howard

June 20, 2017

I am saddened to hear this news. Mr. and Mrs. Strong were neighbors and good friends to my parents for many years, in Olympia Fields. Every time I came home to visit from California, I went over to say hello. When my Dad died several years ago, They both would check on my Mom. I wish Dr. Strong peace and strength as she begins a new life without her loving partner. My prayers are with the family.

Stacey Moody

June 9, 2017

Sorry for your family lost.

Christella and Charles Moody

June 9, 2017

We've been friends with the Strongs almost 60 years. Joe was always a kind and helpful person. He and Dorothy were a perfect couple and faithful friends. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.

June 9, 2017

My condolences to the Strong family.

God bless

Grace

Dick & Pat Conklin

June 8, 2017

Dear Dr. Joronda & Dr. Hiram & Dr. Strong,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you in your time of great sorrow. May God grant you His peace and comfort. The wonderful memories you have will keep your dear dad and husband alive forever in your hearts. God bless. Carry on bravely. Dick & Pat Conklin

Sept 2016

Audrey CW Anderson

June 8, 2017

TO my Family, I pray that God will continue to Bless us during this difficult time. I know that I will miss our talks and the memories that I shared with my Cousin these pass years. Heaven definitely has another Angel. Rest on in Paradise my Cousin, another link has been broken. I love you

June 8, 2017

Know that God is there to comfort you during this very difficult time (Psalms 94:19 "when anxieties overwhelms me, you comforted and soothed me"). - AR

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Leak & Sons Funeral Homes - Matteson

3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

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10

Wake

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Progressive Beulah Pentecostal Church

1301 W. 87th Street, Chicago, IL

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10

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Progressive Beulah Pentecostal Church

1301 W. 87th Street, Chicago, IL

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3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

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