Leon Strauss Obituary

Hey Daddy
Whats up Lump how you doin I know that you are soooo happy in heaven and I am sooo thankful to have you as a Father not just a Daddy but a Father. You have been so much to me and I am soo proud ofo you. I knew I would miss you but I had no idea of how much. There is no one to talk to or complain to or even discuss the things men go through during life. There are so many unanswered questioins I wish we had discussed but I know you are still here with me. ITs hard for me sometimes to think some things and bring up memories of all the times we had because it still really really hurts me. Your son. (Bub)
You know Daddy you are my inspiration and I wish you were here because I know I have made so many mistakes and done some things that would have not made you pleased but I take comfort in your voice telling me I'm so proud of you. Just remembering hearing you say those words push me to continue to strive through life and make you proud. DADDY I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH and these futile words can't begin to describe how much I miss you and how joyful I am to have a Father like you in my life. I am beginning to move on to different stages in my life and I pray that from time to time God lets YOU be my angel to check me out.
I Love YOU and carry you in my heart daily

Love your Son
LD Strauss (Lil Leon)

My Final Love Letter (well, not final, just the last Guestbook entry) to
Leon, My Husband, My Lover and My Friend
Papa, I believe when God allowed a handsome baby boy name Leon to be born and a cute baby girl name Linda to grace this earth, he smiled and said, "My Will shall be, They will be united as ONE someday. We were destined to be together as Leon and Linda Strauss. I thank God for loving me so much and HIM choosing YOU for my soulmate. I am so blessed HE loaned you to me for 35 glorious years of marriage.
It feels like yesterday, that a handsome hunk of a football player took my hat and ran off with it, this was the beginning of such a divine relationship. God was so good to us, because when we fumbled, we learned how to wait and allow HIM to pick us up and recover for the score...(and we did score big)
Words cannot express the the everlasting Love I have for you. It is the beauty of OUR Love that continues to uplift my spirit, and the essence and wholeness that sustains my soul. The strength of OUR Love, our Heavenly Father and the Godly deposits you instilled in me has helped me overcome life's storms and challenges without your physical presence. I miss you so, although I know your spirit lives on, and in me. When I see the stars shine, I know that one of them is your spirit guiding me. The treasure of sweet memories has continued to help my tears and ease my sorrow. I continue to hear you say, "Hold your head up high, don't cry and have a pity party, GOD is constantly working it out. PaPa, I know he is, so don't worry about me.
Baby, you will always be my soul mate, friend, lover and GOD's chosen miracle to me. Until that glorious day, I'll be with you in heaven, forever reunited.

October 15, 2008, this is not goodbye, just..see you later.

I Have So Much Love for You!!

Until we meet again,

Your wife,
With the Utmost Honor and Pride
Mrs. Leon (Linda) Strauss

Well papa, in October of 2007, I just couldn't let go. I just had to extend your guest book for another year. I have not wriiten any of my intimate thoughts in the book for a year, but I constantly have talks with you, (but you know that). I miss you so much and the love I have for you constantly grows. God continues to strengthen me and I just have to depend on him. I can't do it by my self. I know where I get my guidance and strength from. It's been 2 years, but sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday. I continue to thank God for his guiding stars and Heavenly Angels that he has allowed to surround us. I continue to receive peace from God's favor.
I'm so thankful for the memories and your spirit that resides within me. Tina, LD and Scoota are doing fine. I know you are so proud of them. They continue to grow spiritually and morally. I just thank you for the solid foundation you instilled in them. Dude, we did good!!!
Well, let me tell you, the family is growing, we have 3 new baby boy additions....Davion-nephew (Keith); Caleb-great,great nephew (Kassie and Marquis); Davyn-great nephew, (Tiffany and David). Isn't that something, we have a great great, but that's ok, we don't look like we have a great great. They are all three fine handsome baby boys.
It looks like we are going to have our own football or baseball team
soon. Speaking of football, Dextrel, Scoota, and K.T. play football (and are doing super) and baby Dawson a wanna be player soon. Let me tell you about K.T. He scored 3 touchdowns in a game and said, he only had to run "medium" to score against the team. Jalean, is our "#1 cheerleader" and EJ and Kailan are just a cool dudes.
Sometimes, we all just sit around and talk about all the things we did and the good times and trying times we had. We have some good laughs, we cry a litlle and laugh a lot.
Well baby, I'm going to close. I will always share my thoughts with you and I am so Blessed to have such a legacy to share all my intimate thoughts. This is only a temporary separation "Someday we'll be together again in the Glorious Palace you reside in".
I just want to say...Happy Birthday,
Happy Anniversary, and Happy Love You Day!!!!

To Our Family and Friends
Thank you for continuing to be here and a part of our lives
God Bless Each and Everyone of US
With His Love, Wisdom, Strength and Understanding

Proud and honored to be
Mrs. Leon Strauss
Your girl,
Granny...Linda Strauss
(our song) I just want to say "I Love You, I Love You, I Love You"

Hi uncle Leon it's me and tell my dad I said Hi! I miss ya'll so much! Happy Birthday! I wish u were here to see Kaleb my blessing pride and joy but I know you are looking down and can see him from above! I can't wait till he gets older so I can tell him about u!!!! Well I never check one of my emails and today I decided to and seen this was the last day to write in the guest book GOD works in mysterious ways! So until we meet again cause we will meet again I love u!!!! Good day I want say goodbye because we shall meet again!!!!

Your favorite niece,

Kasprintina and Kaleb Simmons!!!
We love u forever and always

HEY LEON,
JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY B-DAY. WE HAD A GREAT CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF YOU AND LD'S B-DAY. I AM SO GLAD TO HAVE MET SUCH A WONDERFUL AND LOVING FAMILY. YOU MAY BE GONE, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY YOUR FAMILY. NOW SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND FLY AND PROTECT US ALL. LOVE YOU GUYS-LINDA AND LEON, SMILE LINDA
YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL STRONG GREAT LADY AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

LINDA YOU ARE SOOO STRONG WITH PRAYING FRIENDS AND FAMILY YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH WHATEVER... THE LORD HAS YOUR BACK SO JUST CONTINUE TO BE STRONG IN PRAYER AND STRONG IN THE LORD. THE TIME HAS REALLY MOVED FAST. BE RIGHT UNTIL HE CALLS YOU(ANOTHER ANGEL)GOING HOME TO MET PAPA. PSALMS 121 LOOK TO THE HILLS.. THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH.
LOVE YOU LINDA, TINA, LD, AND SCOOTER!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEON !!!
(JACQUEE)

To my dad, The Best Daddy in the World. Daddy, I love you so much, I miss you so much. You have always been my hero, my example of a real man. I thank GOD for you, A daughter could not have had a better earthly father. I thank GOD every day for having you as my earthly father. I thank GOD that he gave me to you and that he gave you to me. I can still remember our conversations like they were yesterday, I can now understand why GOD put a strong man in my life as my father. You have taught me so much about life and its challenges, and how to endure the challenges of the world. I miss you so much. I love you so much. Even though I wish you were still here, I can not be selfish, GOD makes no mistakes. So I bless and thank GOD for you and it only shows that GOD loves us so much that he will put exactly what you need when you need it in your life. So I will continue to listen to you in the spirit as I go on this journey of life, because I know that once I'm done I'll see you again. So until we meet again I will continue to use every thing you taught me, I will remember all the values you stored in me as I continue this journey as I walk into my destiny, with you right by my side in the spirit and GOD in front of us.I love you so much, can't wait until we meet again, I know that you will be waiting for me. So while I'm waiting I'll be working in the field, because after you have worked, payday comes. So I'll just look forward to my payday. I will continue to draw strength from you in the spirit to help me on the days I feel down in my spirit when I think about you. I will continue to lean on GOD for all things. Love you Love you, your daughter Tina Strauss

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, September 29, Leon Strauss Day. Now, you know we celebrated your B-Day and LD's B-Day on Sunday, 9/30. Ausgust 18th is also declared as Leon Strauss' Day. WE celebrated your "Crossing Over to Glory" and being with God on August 19. We celebrated Scooters Birthday on the 19th also. Many of our family and friends met me at church that Sunday morning for worship, the support was over whelming and after church we all had a big celebration at The Grand Lux. All I can say is God is So Good...His mercy and Grace Endureth Forever.
Well my darling, I have sooo much to say. I can't put it all in the guest book, there is so much I put in my precious private book of memories. We have had to carry on, just like you want us to. I miss you so much, but I always hear your voice saying, Granny Hold on, God is carrying you. You instilled such a great foundation in Me, Tina, LD, and Scooter. Leon, I just want you to know the impact you had on so many lives. You are a earthly rock and your legacy lives on in each and everyone of us. I ask God everyday to guide us and strengthen us and I thank Him for you everyday. God had a blessing with my name on it and it was truly You. You are such a Blessing to me. PaPa, I think about the commonalities we have...the names, (Leon and Linda) the birthdays, (Sept. 29, Aug. 29), we are exactly 11 months apart.."11" walking "side by side as "1". Nothing but God's Will and Plan.
I know you have met a lot of wonderful Angels and GOD has given you and his band of Angels charge over us, and I fear not..because His Angels harken to His voice. I look at the Heavenly stars and receive such great peace, because I know we are being protected by God and HIS best. Sometimes, I just walk out the back door, look up and see all the stars and there is one so bright and in the same position, and in my heart I know it's you. I get such a peace and calm and I just talk to you and the Holy Spirit.
PaPa, our children are truly awesome and I know your chest is stuck out, your wings are stretched wide (looking all sexy and handsome...Linda's handsome dude)and you are strutting boldly with Thanksgiving. Their faith and belief in God has truly sustained them and kept them on the straight and narrow path.
We are so blessed to have such strong christian family and friends. Everyone has been there for each other. We continue to have family and friend gatherings, and you know we can throw down a spread and eat.(Oh, let me tell you, the girl Ka-Ka can throw down a mean peach cobbler.)
I've had to learn so many things, from taking care of the cars and all the things around the house. Sometimes, I want to have a pity party, because it looks like so many things hit me all at once, but I stop and PRAY and ask God to remove those Imps, who want me to have a pity party, and give me the strength, know how and courage to carry on. Baby, we have all gotten so good with your tools, and I keep reminding my self and I get this little nudge to "put them back where I got them from"...(I wonder whose words are those, but it really helps). I thank God for showing so much favor on us, when we are struggling, he always sends someone our way to give us a helping hand. Let me tell you about the snake, you know all the years that we have been here, I have never seen a snake, well I had my opportunity. (Scooter, LD and Tina are getting good with the tools, but snakes aren't their thing.) It looked like snow in August, there was some much lime in the yard and you could smell the mothballs from the corner. LD moved the riding lawnmower, Tina beat profusely at the snake, but continued to miss and Scooter ran. Well, Mike, Snake Dundee stopped by and was determined, he was not leaving until he found it and killed it. It was a long water moccassin..nothing but God's favor, he knows who to send and when. We were all so funny.
Papa, I love you more and more everyday, although I cannot see your physical face and body, your spirit and memories are rooted so deep in my soul, my body and my actions. EVeryday, I look at your picture, give you a kiss and I am reminded "God knows the plans he has for us, plans to give us hope and a future."
Although, this is the last day to sign your Guest Book, this is not saying goodbye, farewell or so long, because this is only a temporary separation. I will see you again and until then....
Thank you for the wonderful times and memories...YOUR LEGACY LIVES ON FOREVER AND FOREVER

LOVE, HUGS, and KISSES.
Your eternal wife and friend
Proud and Honored to be "Mrs. Leon Strauss"
Standing Firm on the Word of God
Your Girl,
Linda "Granny" Strauss
"I JUST WANT TO SAY I LOVE YOU" (our song)

Leon
just wants to say I love you and I miss you
Love
your sister

It's been a year now @ not a day go by that I'm not thing about you. When I go to the house for family gathering are just go to visit Im looking for you to come out of the bedroom.I still wants to pickup the phone @ call you to let you know whats going on in out family. Its still hard for me to know that I'm not going to see you are hear your voice,but I thing of all the good time we share @I try not to thing of the time I miss with you. Bro you were a wonderful, loving @ caring Brother.The love I have for you will always be in my heart.
Yesterday was you Birthday so I look up at the sky through you a kiss @ wish you a happy birthday
Love
Your Big Sis

WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE,IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND WE R STILL MISSING U.LOT'S OF FUN MEMORIES AND FAMILY GATHERINGS THAT KEEP OUR SPIRITS UP.U WILL ALWAY'S B A GEM 2 US.
LOVE U, SAMMI R FEARS-LEE

Happy Birthday Leon. Today is your birthday. We love you. We miss you. You will always be in our thoughts and our hearts.
Willie(Jr),Lula Davis & Family

It brought tears to my eyes when I started reading about Mr.Strauss seems like forever that I have know the family. I just met everyone on the day of the funeral and this family make you feel welcome. It brings tears to my eyes just to know what a loving family Mr.Strauss have.

It's been a year and I must say there are times when I go over to see Aunt Linda and I want to say where is Uncle Leon because I still feel like you are here but I guess that's the spirit that is carring on. I miss you

Love Always, Kassie!

Leon you enjoyed your time here and showed us how to enjoy each other.you will allways be with us my brotherlaw
.We are Familey ]

Leon you enjoyed your time here and showed us how to enjoy each other.you will allways be with us my brotherlaw

I love you all and I am so proud I was born into such a wonderful family. You all are truly a bleesing to me. I will miss my PaPa Leon.

Leon you are greatly missed. It is still so unbelievable. Funny today Thelma & I were on the phone and she asked me when was your birthday. I know she probably wondered how I knew it so fast. Your picture is still in the exact same place as the day I got them- right close! Sometimes when we're over Linn's I look around the house looking for you cause I can still tell you're around the family. Know you ain't gonna miss a good meal! haha. Just want you to know that we love you very much and you are never forgotten. You're one of the "Family Greats"- In the chapter for life. Pete & Kailan miss you, too. Especially Kailan. Who else is gonna let him "mess" with them like he did you? You were his "Uncle Buddy." hehe Well you know they say I tells, so I'm telling: Everyone is doing fine. All the things that you instilled in your family is still holding true. Isn't it good to know that you can rest without anyone acting up? You did a good job. Tina is still strong in Christ, LD has just moved into his own apartment- your young man is continually making you proud, and Linn- well, that's a whole 'nother story. That girl is awesome!!!!!! God has definitely laid His hands on her, I tell you. Leon you would be soooo proud as am I. She is so strong despite her missing you so deeply. I can only imagine how hard it is for her, but she does it! What a remarkable woman to be able to put her game face on and gear up. Never have I met a person so strong in her faith. I am very proud that she is my sister. You are loved so much.

To all of you with love & blessings from above, Keisha

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.... WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.... :) LOVE YOU.
THE FAMILY

I just found out, today, that Leon died. I am sorry for the loss, he was a bigger than life person that cared for those he loved. I will pray for the family, I can only imagine your loss. God bless and keep you, Leon.

Beverly Hatfield

MY HUSBAND, LEON STRAUSS
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
36 YEARS of MARITIAL BLISS

NOVEMBER 28, 1970 GOD joined Leon and Linda together as ONE in Holy Matrimony. Two youngsters from Kashemere High School who were determined, WE were going to Make it.
I never thought our Love could be more special than what we felt when we first started out, but all that we experienced together, our times of joy and trouble, gladness and sadness, hope and doubt, only strengthened our Faith, deepened our commitment towards one another and brought us closer together. With each and every day we shared our Love grew stronger and stronger.
I thank GOD that HE chose YOU for ME and I married one of HIS chosen Angels.

Sealed with a BIG JUICY KISS!!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY,

LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER,

Your Wife, Linda

PaPa, My Handsome Dude, Love of My Life,
It's the start of a New Year "2007" and GOD has been so good to us...HE is truly Awesome. I wondered how I was going to make it sometimes, but I knew I had to hold on to GOD'S Hand and His Grace and Mercy would get me through and I am so Thankful.
The Life that we share and the Love we have for one another is so special. I Miss You So So Much, but I'm hanging on to all the wonderful memories and times we spent together. I could never imagine celebrating all the wonderful and joyous occasions that we celebrated together and meant so much to us without you, but I did what you wanted me to do, carry on. Your Spirit, Love, Memories and Guidance and God's Mercy brought me through.
We continued with the family gatherings that were so special to us where we could fellowship and express the love we have for family and friends. LD, Mickey, Don and Scooter had some big shoes to fill as cooks and Mark and Pete are still trying to fill the shoes for kitchen duties.
Your Spirit Lives in My Heart Everyday and I feel your Presence and Guidance. I Thank GOD for YOU...My Loving Husband

LOVE YOU FOREVER,

Linda

TO MY LOVING PAPA,I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I WILL CHERISH THE THIRTEEN YEARS THAT YOU HAVE GAVE ME TO BE ON YOUR SIDE BUB.BUT I'LL LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR GRANDSON SCOOTER

Linda and family, my prayer is that God will continue to comfort you during your sad times. May God bless and keep you. I just mentioned to friends about Leon and how great of a football player he was at Kashmere. At the time, I mentioned Leon and the other 5 All-state football players that 1970 season, I didn't know he had passed away. Its been 35+ years, and I still talk about that 1969-1970 season. In high school, he was a leader and a kind person. Most of all, I admired a young man who was in love, and every one knew he loved you dearly. That kind of love doesn't happen very often.

Joyce class of 1972

To Linda, LD and Tina,
Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I received the news about Leon a couple of days ago...All I can think about is the good times we had together at Smokey Jasper park...You and Leon was good for each other. He will never be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family......

Love Always,
Rhonda, Jaimel, Brandon, Kascey and Ashley Fowler 281-821-3911

to uncle leon and aunt linda.... i have been knowing you all almost my whole life and im and so greatful for the love that you all gave me even though i wasn't really family, uncle leon i'll never forget the times i came home and we talked about me being in the navy and wanting to get out and come home. even though i didnt get to see or talk to yall that much i asked tiff all the time about you. this is really hard and emotional for me especially being so far away from home. i never thought that this would ever happen, i always thought that i would come home and talk and see you and now i regret that i didnt like i should have. i wanted to come home so bad to say goodbye and since i didnt i have a dark shadow over my heart that i know won't go awawy. ive always known, but this past year has really opened my eyes. life is short and evey chance you get to spend with love ones take it because you never know when God will call for you. ive always admired the love that your family shared and it made me happy just being around you all, the highlight of my day was to come over and hang out with tiff. i miss you uncle leon and i love you aunt linda,l.d. and tina. words will never express the sadness i feel but i hope you all can feel the love. see you soon love always, toni

To my aunt Linda & Uncle Leon - I love you guys soooo much I couldn't have asked for better godparents for Dawson you guys always treated me like I was one of your own you were like my second set of parents as I grew up I observed how you treated Tina & L.D.'s and even my friends like part of the family and you looked out for them when necessary like they were your own children, I admired and respected you guys and the bond that your family had and when I chose you to be Dawson's godparents that was the first thing that came to mind I wanted him to have the same bond and see what a family really meant outside of what me and his grandparents could offer him and I really thank you Aunt Linda for being a blessing in our life. For Tina and L.D. I watch you guys as I was growing up and saw how close you guys grew as a family and as brother and sister even through the bickering siblings do i knew you guys loved each other and I also saw how guys grew closer to God and I admire and respect you guys for that - We are Truly Blessed to have a family like you...WE LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH

hey this is ej im at school but they let me get on i just want to say i love you and im gone see you again

Linda,you are more than a Sister-n-Law you are a Sister. I want you to know how glad I am that you are My Sister And that I Love You.God may you just for My Brother Leon.In a world where lots people settle for the ordinary,you'll were exceptional.. You & Leon had your own style.You'll had that kind of integrity other could admire and respect.
I come to the garden alone,While the dew is still on the roses:and the voice I hear,falling on my ear,the Son of God disclose. And He walks with me and He talks with me,and He tells me I am Hisown, and the joy we share as we carry there,None Other has ever known.
To My Niece Tina & My Nephew L D you all had a Wonderful,Caring ,Loving and Acceptance Dad.And Scooter PAPA was the Best
Love You All Very Much

To My Husband, Friend, Lover and Companion
Leon not a day goes by that I don't miss you...your smile, touch being here with me. When I look at your picture everyday, I know you are watching over us. I talk with you daily and plant big KISSES on your lips. When I ask for a hug, I feel the squeeze of you and the Holy Spirit. Every morning, I hear you say...Good morning, Granny turn off the outside lights. I thank God daily for your salvation and all the memories of the good times we had. I asked God to assign you as our Guardian Angel, (we're a chore for his other Angels). I feel your strong presence with me and the hand of God guiding me. I feed on your teachings and your strength daily. God has been so good to me, he has just showered me with his Grace, Mercy and Strength. I know, it is nothing but his power that is getting me through. I stand firm on Isiah 41:10 ..he is with me, He will help me , he will strengthen me and uphold me with the right hand of his righteousness.
Papa, I want you to know we are so blessed to have family, friends, co-workers and a church family that has embraced us with much love, sincere uplifting prayers and spiritual words of encouragement. The support we have received has been so awesome. I just thank God for the favor he has supplied us. Papa, you touched the lives of so many people...more than you imagined. You are a true servant of the Master.
I am so grateful for the foundation you laid for our children, when I was a softy, you remained firm, took charge and knew what was best..(I thank you for that). We have two wonderful children, Tina, LD and a grandson, Scooter who are deeply rooted in Christ and servants for the Master. I miss you and Love you so much Baby, but you will live forever in my heart, mind, and soul. You are a Legacy.
This is only a temporary separation...I will see you on the other side...In Glory for forever.
I LOVE YOU
Your Wife,
Linda Strauss

I love you so much and that explains it all

TO MY MOST PRECIOUS SISTER LINDA;MY MOST GRACIOUS NIECE LYNTRICE AND MY STEADFAST NEPHEW LEDARIEN........ TO LINDA: THERE IS A INVISIBLE GOLDEN STRING THAT BINDS US TOGETHER & "LOVE" THAT TIES OUR HEARTS. I'LL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU, THOUGH IN YOUR TIME OF NEED IT WILL BE THE LORD WHO WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH ON THE WINGS OF A DOVE. LEON IS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME RATHER THAN A BROTHER-N-LAW, THAT'S WHY I LOVE HIM SO VERY MUCH.... I'LL CHERISH THE GREAT TIMES WE ALL SHARED TOGETHER,THE LAUGHS,THE EATS,THE TRAVELING AND OH YEA THE FOOTBALL GAMES !!! I LOVE HIM FOR HE NEVER MADE ME FEEL LIKE A THIRD WHEEL OR THAT I IMPOSED.......... MY TINA; HE LEFT YOU WITH THAT STRONG FATHER DAUGHTER BOND WHICH HE NUTURED INTO A FINE, LOVING & WISE CHRISTIAN YOUNG LADY.. HOLD ON TO IT............................MY L.D.; HE LEFT YOU WITH WISDOM & STEADFAST STRENGTH. AND HE GAVE YOU THE GUIDANCE NEEDED TO UPHOLD THE FAMILY, YOUR SHOULDERS ARE BROAD AND YOUR FAITH IS STRONG TO DO THE JOB.. TO ALL THE LORD'S PRECIOUS CHILDREN HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU DURING YOUR TIMES OF TRIALS AND SUFFERING WHEN YOU SEE ONLY ONE SET OF FOOT PRINTS IN THE SAND YOU'LL KNOW HE'S CARRING YOU THROUGH... LEON SMILES .... LOVE YOU ALL AUNTIE THELMA (AKA NUB)

When we traveled (Leon, Linda, LD, Tina and the Lord)I kept all the tickets in my wallet. When it came time to board the Train, I stood between the attendant and my family. As each one passed, I placed a ticket in their hand. Then all tickets go to the attendant. Well guess what God does the same. He stands between us and our needs, waiting to help us. The Bible says, " Let us boldly approach the throne of God, where we may receive mercy and his grace to find timely help." ( Heb. 4:16 NEB) Timely help not too soon, Nor too late. Just on time. God will make sur you have it all.

Linda you are a strong lady and srong in the Lord , Leon had to use his ticket before it expired.

We love you and you know we are here for you. A family prays together , stays together.

Wilburn & Carolyn Roberts (KAY-KAY & Uncle Robert James & Vicki Richardson Jacquelyn Lewis (Jacquee) (Joseph, Schelcia, Drevohn)

Resilience. One word I have to describe you. Sister, I love you and I see The Lord's Light in you in this great time. I have watched you handle this situation and I see His strength. Leon knows his girl is strong. Woman of Armor be blessed and know that The Lord will send you a comforter. May His peace be upon you. I'm praying for you always. Not a day goes by that I don't lift your name up to Jesus. Love, your little Sister- Keisha, Pete & Kailan

To the Strauss Family,

Please except our deepest sympathy for your loss. Only God can heal our deepest wounds. Put your trust in HIM. Allow HIS comfort to bring you peace.



Trust HIM, but Keep paddling



Willie(Jr) & Lula Davis & Family

May GOD bless you and your family. Continue to pray and you will grow strong in faith.

Jackie and the entire family. May the love and prayers of those around you help to ease your sorrow. My heart goes out to you and your family.



Sincerely,



Mary R. Enard

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and concerns are with you and the family.

To Linda & the entire STRAUSS Family



I am deeply saddened by your loss. Although I did not have the opportunity to meet your husband, he was my cousin and my father, Voorhies Strauss was his Great Uncle. I have always heard of him but was never fortunate enough to have my STRAUSS linkage enriched by him.



I Pray for God to anew in you and your wonderful family a fresh supply of strength and Faith to continue the Legacy of LEON and the STRAUSS Family.



From what I have seen & heard, Leon lived & loved well and he will always be remembered for the dash between his birth & rebirth. Continue to hold on to the loving memories and hold fast to the promises God had left you and your Family with. We will continue to pray for our STRAUSS FAMILY and be assured that God will continue to supply all your wants, needs and desires of your heart. God now has an AWESOME Guardian Angel named LEON to watch over you, guide you and protect your precious family.



Love You Much.

Submitted on behalf of

Voorhies Strauss (Great Uncle) & Valerie Strauss (Cousin)

To Linda/Jackie/Veronica and kids

If there were any words of comfort it would be these: 'I am with you always - through good times and hard times; when you are happy or sad; when there is birth or death" Jesus promised that He will never leave either of you; He will be your Comforter and Protector. I am praying for you. Dwell on the wonderful spirit of Leon that God allowed in your lives, I do and I thank Him for the season that Leon spent on earth with us. Love you

I will like to extend our condolences to all of Leon's family and love ones. May God comfort you when treasuring the time you shared with Leon.

Roman, LunYe', Shanaeya & Roman Jr.

expressing deepest sympathy...may god heal your hearts... praying for the family...

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jackie please accept my deepest sympathies.May God bless you and your family in time of sorrow.

My condolences to the Strauss Family.



Class of '66, Our Mother of Mercy School

To be absent in body is to be present with the Lord! We know you are greiving right now but know he is gone to be with God. Our hearts and prayers go out to L.D. and the entire family.

I WOULD TO WISH THE STRAUSS FAMILY WELL IN THEIR TIME OF LOSS I TRULY UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ALL ARE GOING THROUGH.TINA I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A WHILE BUT I DO WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW SORRY I AM.

Linda and Family,

Words cannot express the deep sorrow that is felt by my family and so many people. With love and sympathy,

Lana Cavitt Reece

Kashmere Class of 1970

St. Luke MBC

East Houston "Orioles"

Our prayer is that the Lord will provide the comfort needed during your time of berevement. We will continue to pray for you and your family. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Pastor Robert L Purvey Family

My prayers are with the family.

We send you and your family our deepest sympathy at this time of your sorrow. We will always remember him from our time we shared together last year while on vacation. May God bless you and your family.

To The Strauss Family.

Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.



My prayers are with you and yours in this time of sorrow. God takes the best.



Sis. Rosa Flugence

I didn't know Leon that will but he was a cousin of mine, the sad thing is I only met him twice last year at his sister Jackie house. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Leon will be deeply miss.

We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May each day bring you peace and understanding. Take care, We love you.

To the strauss Family. may God's peace be with you at this time. Everyone's in my thoughts and prayers.

To the Strauss Family. may God's peace be with you at this time. Everyone's in my thoughts and prayers.

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I know that only time can heal the pain, but remember that God said Lo I am with you always even until the end of time.

My prayers are with you and your family. I know what you are going through. God will see you thru. May God Bless you.

Veronica and the Strauss Family



I pray that God will give you the strength in the days to come and a better understanding of His Will. He is a comforter and has promised never to leave us alone.



With sincere sympathy from your classmate,

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to Bless your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Millie (Farley) Joiner

Kashmere High School/ 1971

What a terrible loss. God Bless all of you. I will keep the family in my prayers. Stay strong, keep the faith and God will see you through these times. Luv Ya!

Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about the loss of Leon. Please accept my condolences and hopes for your healing and renewal.

rose ferguson patsy g. hulitt

Remember that your loss is shared

by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts

and in our every prayer. May you find the courage to face tomorrow

in the love that surrounds you today. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time and forever more!



We Love You All,

Synithia, Darryl, and Lil Dee

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.