Walter Strong, Jr. Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Walter Strong, Jr.

Mr. Walter Monroe Strong, Jr. (Walt Jr.), 69, of Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born on September 4, 1951 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Walter Monroe Strong, Sr. and the late Corrine Carson Strong.

Walt Jr was married to the late Hiawatha Wilson Strong for nearly 49 years and to their union was born three children, two boys and a daughter. Their oldest son Parrish and their twins Chad and Chasity.

During his younger years he worked at Drexel Heritage for many years. He then went to work for Travis Knit for many of his work years until their closing. After that he worked with a contractor helping to install telephone poles for a few years until his layoff. Prior to him finally retiring he worked for a contractor of Freight Liner for a short period.

Walt Jr was a laid back man who enjoyed watching TV on the couch most days along with a drink while hanging out with his dog Missy. He loved to have a good time and enjoyed hanging out with friends and family making everyone laugh. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and fishing.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Macquelina “Mackie” Strong Jennings and Barbara Ann Strong Accor.

Left to cherish his memory, her two sons, Parrish Strong (Tamika) of Chesapeake, VA and Chad Strong of Charlotte, NC; one daughter, Chasity Roberts (Phillip) of Kings Mountain, NC; five brothers James Gill (Vickie) of CA, Ricky Strong (Kay) of AZ, Darryl Woods (Annette), Devon Woods, and Deion Woods all of Shelby, NC; four sisters, Eurasia Strong Bell (Cleophus) of NJ, Geraldine Strong Barnett of Shelby, NC, Jacqueline Strong Roberts ( James) of Grover, NC and Mary Roseboro Ross of Charlotte, NC; one aunt Betty Barnett of Shelby, NC; two brothers-in-law Douglas Accor and Johnny Jennings both of Shelby, NC; three sisters-n-law Maxine Mizell of Peekskill, NY, Janice Hatcher ( Jack) of Edison, NJ, Joyce Wilson of East Orange, NJ; 7 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The service for Mr. Strong will be private. He can be viewed from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

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Sending Prayers and Condolences to the Strong Family . The Family of the Late Albert (Al) Wilson .Charlotte NC

Walt Jr. You are truly going to be missed. We shared some good times over the years always filled with laughter. My thoughts and prayers are with his children, grandchildren, and family. Love you all! Niecy

To the strong family. My condolences and prayers are with you at this time know that Walt Junior was a good man all his life he's done nothing but help people I remember when we were younger our families were very close we would go out and visit with his family and they come to town. We just had a good time together. He will be missed my sincere condolences to the family. The Brooks Family

Our condolences to this beautiful family. May it help to know there are many who are sharing your sadness over the loss of this very special life. Butch and Gloria Mitchell

Gone too soon, He will surely be missed. He was a laid back soul that opened his home to us many times to hang with friends and family. I will cherish those memories forever. He and Hiawatha are now reunited. RIP.

Gone too soon.. Words can't express how much your going to be missed. But my faith has taught me to not question Gods plan. It doesn't stop the hurt though. I know your at peace with your wife, father and sisters. You'll never be forgotten, but you'll continue to be missed everyday. Love you Uncle! TFluellen

Our Prayers And Condolences Rih Walter Constance Wilson Family And Friends

Jr there's no words to express how I'm feeling right now. You are going to be missed greatly. All the good times we had on Chestnut St. and Hickory Hill. And now you and Hiawatha is gone is unbelievable, but I know in my heart you're in a better place. Love you cuz. RIP88

I still haven't wrapped my brain around Walt Jr.'s passing. He was my 1st cousin and someone I loved dearly. Whenever I visited Shelby, I always spent time with him and Hiawatha. I have so many great memories that I will cherish forever. Walt Jr loved family and my visits to Shelby will never be the same. I am sad he has left this earthly life, but I am happy he and Hiawatha are now reunited. I pray for the immediate family, because I know you are in pain. As we have witnessed, the time we have on earth is not known. My prayer is that you hold on to the wonderful moments spent with him and you love each other. May God bless you and may you look to Him for comfort and peace. Love you all, Wanda