Deldon Leach Strider

Mr. Deldon Leach Strider, age 77, of 6376 Randall Hurley Rd., Troy, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Strider was born Jan. 26, 1934 in Randolph County , the son of Jacob and Beatrice Cranford Strider. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carmen Strider, Rankin Strider, Tommy Strider and Lester Strider. Mr. Strider was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and the owner and operator of Troy Industrial Roofing. He is survived by his wife, Christine Cagle Strider of the home; five daughters, Ruth Strider, Barbara Hunsucker, Tina Simmons all of Troy, Denise Batten, Rhonda Freeman, both of Asheboro; two sons, Hoyt Strider of Star, Hector Strider of Troy; two sisters, Carrie Strider Cox of Troy, Mary Strider Brewer of Columbia, SC; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 from 6-8 pm at the Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Troy; other times at the residence. The funeral will be Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 at 2 pm at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 7811 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205. Arrangements by Pugh-Troy Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.pughfuneralhome.com.