Colonel (Ret) Frederick W. Strong III, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 1st, 2024. He was born in San Diego, California, on September 2nd, 1943. Colonel Strong graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1966 and served proudly for 32 years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joan W. Strong, and his three children: Frederick W. Strong IV, Ryan M. Strong, and Katherine S. McDade. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Anthony M. McDade, and his grandchildren, Jaydan R. Strong and Antoinette I. McDade.

The family will receive guests Monday from 4-5 pm at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton followed by a funeral service to begin at 5 pm in the funeral home chapel. He will be laid to rest at the USAFA in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on June 27, 2024, at 12:30 pm.