of Rose Bud, AR
July 24, 1924 - April 17, 2015
Willis D. (Dan) Strain Jr., 90, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at White County Hospital in Searcy.
The son of Willis and Vernia Maddox Strain was born on July 24, 1924 at the Strain homeplace between Rose Bud and Quitman. Outside of his military service and three years in Oklahoma, he remained on the homeplace for his entire life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, 10 months and 9 days Erma Maxine Lester Strain; children Gale (Jerry) Hansen of Searcy; Jo Ann Blakely of Searcy; Mary Beth (Kenneth) Harrison of Romance; George Strain of Rose Bud; Rick Strain of Rose Bud; 17 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sister Billie Oliver of Cabot; brother Perry K. Strain Sr. of Pensacola, FL; brother-in-law Ron Major of Shawnee Mission, KS. He is also survived by a multitude of extended family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents; sister Neva Schmidt; sister Lola Beth Strain; sister Sammye Major; brother Winfred E. (Pat) Strain.
Dan served in the military during World War II, stationed in the South Pacific. He was a lifelong dairy farmer.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 19th from 5-7pm at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral will be 10am Monday, April 20th at Roller-Daniel chapel. Grave side service will immediately follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Rose Bud.
Pall bearers will be Kirk Robertson, Paul Harrison, Jeremy Harrison, Scott Blakely, Steven Strain, Will Strain, Daniel Strain and Sam Strain. Honorary pall bearers will be Brent Blakely, Jay Hansen and Troy Hansen.
The family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff of White County Hospital. They were truly a blessing to our father and the entire family during this difficult time.
For online guest book, www.rollerfuneral homes.com
My deepest sympathy in this time of your loss. My prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Dan was a fine man and I will miss him at the farm.
Extending deepest Sympathy to all of you.
Wayne Luebker
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family and in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. Dan is someone I looked up to all my life. He was what I thought a man was suppose to be. He loved his family, he was true to his word, and I never knew of anyone that worked harder than he did. It was an honor to see he and Mama Pete work together on their farm.
Love and Prayers for the Family
Mr Dan was a Great Man. You always felt Welcome at the Farm and Home of Dan and Maxine Strain.
Your grief is shared, your heartache known by Him who calls you His own. May God bless you and comfort you.
With SincereSimpathy. Nancy
Prayers for you in this time of sorrow.
Uncle Dan was a great man!! Praying for the family
Jonathan, Summer and Jaxton Peters
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Our sincerest condolences! We are praying for your family. We love you!
George and Rick and all the family I am very sorry for your loss. I thought a lot of Mr. Dan. You all are in my prayers.
May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead and always find opportunity to cherish precious memories. Love to your family always!
So sorry for ur loss, he was a great friend. My prayers r with u & ur family
Rest in peace Mr. Dan. Love all of yall.
I'm so sorry for your loss.. Each of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Such a wonderful and loving family. Jim Payne