Jimmy Carl Strother

2/11/2020

Jimmy Carl Strother

Jimmy Carl Strother, Vietnam War Army Veteran and proud member of National Automatic Sprinkler Industry Union 669, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 10, 2020 at the age of 72. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, Jimmy grew up in Fort Worth and was a 1965 graduate of Diamond Hill Jarvis High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Auguste Thurman and G.K. Strother; step-father, Bob Thurman and step-brother, Kerry Thurman.
Survivors: sons, Jason (Jennifer) Strother, John (Meggan) Strother, Anthony Strother; daughters, Amy (Jeremy) Drake, Jennifer (Philip) Brown, 8 grandchildren; sisters, Gabriele (Leon) Parham, Rosie Strother, Karen (James) Erskine; step-brother, Craig (Debbie) Thurman and step-sister, Christie Thurman; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Gabriel's Hospice for their attentiveness and care.
A private family memorial service will be held with burial at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

13 Comments

Charlotte

2/12/2020 02:13:06 am

RIP sweet cousin, thank God I have so many memories of him.
We will continue praying for the family until your pain eases.
God is your strength and your comfort. We love you all, and will keep you in our hearts and prayers during this time of sadness ❤️
I know he will surly be missed.

Jennifer Brown

2/12/2020 04:31:23 am

Love you forever, Daddy. Save a seat for me!

Patsy

2/12/2020 04:32:44 am

RIP Jimmy. I know you are making everyone laugh 😢🙏

Amy Drake

2/12/2020 06:20:04 am

Love You Dad ❤

Henry Williams

2/12/2020 12:26:21 pm

I love you Pop me and you had a special bond that still remains in my heart I know God has an angel and I know you are up there watching over us I was truly honored to have you in my life love always your buddy Henry

Barbara Lednicky

2/12/2020 03:42:42 pm

Jimmy was handsome, smart and the most witty person I have ever met. I have many fond memories of times spent with Jimmy, my sister (Anne) , my niece (Jennifer) and my nephew (John). I am so sorry for the family’s loss. Wherever Jimmy is, I know there’s a party! Party on, Jimmy!

Debra Edwards Floyd

2/12/2020 05:05:52 pm

Jimmy was my brothers best friend (Robert Barnes) I remember him being in our home as a kid, he was always funny. My parents just loved him, I remember hearing them talk about him when I was a kid, My Dad use to grab all of the boys at their knee and make them say uncle, I remember him saying No not this time, well needless to say he eventually did~ So many memories of a time that seemed so much simpler, where people actually came into each others homes to still talk,drink coffee. I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great guy! RIP Jimmy, you are soaring with the angels today. Prayers for your family~

Renita bragg

2/13/2020 07:55:25 am

My condolences to family 🙏.He was a sweet man and so funny I loved the last moment I had with him . I'll never forget him😇

Lisa

2/13/2020 08:15:49 am

Meeting Jimmy is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Once are eyes met. I knew he would be in my life forever. His infectious smile. So charismatic. We loved to dance all night long. . But most of all is our son Anthony Michael Strother. I knew then God had put us together. Jimmy is never far away. I look at Anthony and see Jimmy. .He was a wonderful Father . You will be dearly missed my love. But always remembered. ♥️ E.T. has gone home.

Jerry Strother Carole Strother

2/13/2020 09:58:43 am

Jerry has told me so many great stories about all the gazillion cousins that he grew up with in Louisiana and in Ft Worth in the Diamond Hill neighborhood! So many good memories that we both share from that neighborhood! I’ve heard about Jimmy, Billy, Wayne, and Jerry driving up and down roller coaster hill in the “green goat”, an old Dodge that l’m sure deserved that name! I was probably doing homework while Gina and Bobbie were driving all that motley crew to the Dairy Queen on 28th Street! Phooey, wish l’d been there! We hope that all the sweet happy memories fill your heart during these days. Love to you all!

Peggy Green

2/13/2020 07:08:01 pm

RIP. Happy to have known you many years ago. Sympathy to your family. God bless

Nia Brown

2/14/2020 05:19:31 am

Thanks grandpa for holding my hand before your passing
Sorry I wasn’t there when you passed but I love you so much.❤️❤️

Anne Adams

2/15/2020 03:35:52 pm

I have many good memories with Jimmy. I will miss him. The greatest gift Jimmy gave the world were his beautiful children - Jason, Amy, Jennifer, John and Anthony. His legacy, and sense of humor, lives on.

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