Marvin Eugene Strong, SR

Marvin Eugene (Gene) Strong, SR, age 90, of Jackson, KY passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. He was born October 16, 1930, at Haddix, KY, and was the son of the late Manford and Vesta Davidson Strong.-He was preceded also in death by two sisters: Mildred Deaton and Marie Sallee.-A brother: James Strong.- Gene was a retired employee of the US Postal Service in Jackson, KY; a US Army Korean War Veteran; a member of the First Baptist Church of Jackson for over 60 years.- He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #649 of Jackson.-He is survived by his wife: Peggy Tincher Strong of Jackson, KY.-His son: Marvin Eugene (Susan) Strong, JR of Frankfort, KY.-Two grandsons: Ryan (Cristy) Strong of Alpharetta, GA and Mark (Ashley) Strong of Lexington, KY.-Five great-grandchildren: Emma Strong, Gabriella Strong, Veronica Strong, Avery Strong, and Anniston Strong.-One sister: Mary Haddix of Radcliff, KY.-DUE TO COVID – A PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Jonathan Clemens officiating.-Burial in the Jackson Cemetery.-Deaton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.