James Robert Strong, age 71, died June 5, 2014. He was born June 30, 1942 in Rochester, New York to Robert and Emma Strong. He served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his wife Beverly Strong, two daughters Lisa Ditch of San Angelo, Texas and Lesley Stevens of Somerset, Texas, one son Robert Strong of Plano, Texas, one step-daughter Elizabeth Ellis of Lagarto, two step-sons Jason Fahrow of Sandia, Texas and Brandon Fahrow of Kingsville, Texas, two sisters Teresa Brake and Shirley Greene both of Ft. Worth, Texas, one brother Richard Strong of Bellville, Texas, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday June 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lagarto Cemetery.