Ollie James Strength, 96, of Atmore, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Atmore.
Mr. Strength was born March 9, 1921 to Cary Merritt and Mary Ellen Hall Strength in Atmore and married on Feb. 6, 1942. Serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, the Koren War and later retiring from the Army National Guard, he was a member of the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He also served with the Atmore Police Department Auxiliary and was retired from St. Regis paper Company.
Mr. Strength is survived by one daughter, Ollie Jean Strength of Atmore; and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members.
Mr. Strength was preceded in death by his wife, Allie Belle King Strength; his parents; and one brother, Leon Strength.