Mr. Stroud had spent all his life in the Bloomfield community. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by five brothers, Archie Stroud, Isom Stroud, Oscar Stroud, Charlie Stroud, Ira 'Buckle' Stroud; and one sister, Fronie Monroe.
Visitation was held at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, July 14, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Sue Welborn officiating.
Interment followed in the Bluff Cemetery at Idalia.

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