Marvin Gladwell Strode Obituary

The family of Marvin Gladwell Strode of Cairo, Georgia announces his passing on August 13, 2026. Marvin, born on February 8, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Marvin Gladwell Strode or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melvin Thomas Strode and Dovie Isabelle McCoy Strode; his wife Hazel Althea Emert Strode; his daughter Candice Morton; and his siblings, Jasper Ray Strode (Betty) of Illinois, James Strode (Margaret) of Illinois, Minnie Christine Strode Borkhardt of Illinois, Charles Strode of Illinois, Mary of Illinois and Velma Strode of Illinois.

He is survived by: his children, Deborah Kay McCoy (Ronnie) of Clarksville, IN., Tina Rutland (Brian) of Cairo, David Lilly of Decatur, IL, Blake Rawlings of Bainbridge, GA, Marvetta Rhodes (Dean) of Long Creek, IL, Marvin David Strode of Glasgow, KY, Mitchell Steven Strode of Donalsonville, GA, Victoria Diane Weidle (Charlie) of Tucson, AZ, Dena Strode Creek (Phil) of Donalsonville, Edward Rawlings (Margaret) of Dawsonville, GA and Linda Gilbert of Cairo; his grandchildren, Heather McCoy (Gina) of Jefferson, IN, Rachel McCoy of Clarksville, IN, Courtney Ladd (Michael) of Whigham, GA, Josh Lilly of Decatur, IL, Tyler Lilly of Decatur, IL, Chad Lilly of Decatur, IL, Elizabeth White of Hillsboro, IL, Nick Rawlings (Kaylyn), Chase Rawlings of Colquitt, GA, John David Strode of Germany and Mykalin McNease (Aaron) of Pensacola, FL; his great grandchildren, Gavin, Madelynn (Courtney) of Whigham, GA, Carter, Willa (Rachel) of Clarksville, IN, Skylar (Heather) of Jeffersonville, IN, Sadie, Kylie of Colquitt, GA and Lily (John David) of Berlin, Germany; and his siblings, Melvin Strode, Jr. (Glenda) of Decatur and Marie Harper of Glasgow, Kentucky. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.