East Koy --- Jonathan Charles Stroud, a former resident of East Koy, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born on December 26, 1948 in Cuba, a son of the late Charles and Anna Ackerman Stroud.
Jon was an active FFA member and earned the highest state
award, the Empire Farmer Degree. He started a dairy herd while he was a
sophomore in high school and was a graduate of Letchworth Central School, class
of 1967.
After high school Jon attended Alfred Ag and Tech and
continued farming throughout his adult life. Later he received his Diesel
Mechanic Certification.
Surviving are his siblings, Thomas (Diane) Stroud of
Batavia, Victoria (Al) Patterson of Maryland, Joel (Karen) Stroud of Hume, a
brother in law, Jehiel Wigden of Fillmore and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother
Alan Stroud and a sister, Cheryl Wigden.
Family and friends may gather from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Kopler-Williams Funeral
Home, 21 N. Genesee Street, Fillmore. A funeral service will be held on
Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Hume Baptist Church. Pastor Joel
Stroud will officiate. Burial will be in East Koy cemetery, East Koy.
Memorials if desired to: FFA, Letchworth Central School
Chapter, 5550 School Road Gainesville, NY 14066
