Alvin Lynn Strong , 72, of Center, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2020, at Strong Cemetery in Huxley with Brayden Strong officiating.

Mr. Strong was born April 21, 1948, in Longview, to Alvin Lee Strong and Anna Bell Eddins Strong. He worked in carpentry and his hobbies included hunting and fishing.  Mr. Strong was a member of San Augustine Church of Christ.

He is survived by his children, Michael Strong and wife Donna of Center, Christy Goode and husband Roger of Mt. Enterprise, and Nikki Strong of Gary; grandchildren, Aaron Strong and wife Laney, Brayden Strong and Sarah, Ashton Quarles and Ethan, and Jenna Quarles; brothers and sister, Cecil Strong and wife Karie of Center, Waymon Strong of Longview, Johnnie Higginbotham of San Augustine, and T.W. Strong of Carthage; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his wife, Carol Strong; parents, Alvin Lee Strong and Anna Bell Eddins Strong; brothers, "Buddy" Strong and Jerry Wayne Strong; and sister, Marie Born.

Honorary pallbearers will be Noah Warr, Bryant Hollandsworth, Kevin Greathouse, Chance Porter, Lee Hughes, and Shane Hughes.