James R. "Bob" Strawn's Obituary
James Robert “Bob” Strawn, age 86, of Mandeville, LA died on Sunday, January 01, 2017, at his home. Born Wednesday, November 26, 1930 in West Helena, Arkansas to John Fielder Strawn and Gladys Poland Strawn. He was an Air Force Veteran, a graduate of LSU in Electrical Engineering and worked as a Sales Engineer in the Oil Industry.
Survived by his Wife - Helen Moore Strawn, Daughter - Karen Beyrau (Timothy), Sons - Michael Robert Strawn (Patricia), James Scott Strawn (Karen), David Fielder Strawn, Granddaughters - Amie Marie Wigginton (Joseph), Rachel Lauren Strawn, Margaret Katherine "Maggie" Beyrau, Lydia Helen Strawn, Grandsons - Lee Michael Strawn, James Philip Strawn, David Maxwell Beyrau, Step-Granddaughter - Justine Crooks, Step-Grandson - Brady Williamson, Great Granddaughters - Emma Grace Wigginton, Ella Claire Wigginton, and Leah Jane Wigginton.
He was preceded in death by his Father - John Fielder Strawn, Mother - Gladys Strawn, Brother - Louis Strawn, and Sister - Christine Burch.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 11:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2017 at St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr. Mandeville, LA 70448.
Visitation is on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at St. Timothy United Methodist Church.
The family is planning a private Interment in the Memorial Garden at St. Timothy following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr. Mandeville, LA 70448.
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