James Richard Stroud

James Richard Stroud, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2025. He was born March 5, 1942, in Iredell County to the late Howard Stroud and Mary Tempie Boger Stroud. Jimmy worked for RJ Reynolds for 29 years before retiring. Jimmy loved his family, especially his wife Margie. He enjoyed working out in the yard, being at church, and helping wherever he was needed.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Stroud Moore; and brothers, William Clay Stroud and Clarance Lavette Stroud.

Left to cherish his memory are Margie Elaine Triplett Stroud, his wife of 58 years; two children, Lisa Oldland (Brian), Tammy Thomas (Keith); 5 grandchildren, Brittney Priddy, Chelsie Thomas, Hailey Thomas (Torius), Haley Oldland (Eugene), Connor Oldland (Michelle); and 6 great grandchildren, Emma Priddy, Isaiah Valentine, Alex Valentine, Chloe Priddy, Ivy Erickson, Evanora Oldland, and 1 on the way; brother, Junior Stroud; and nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Tres Ward and Pastor Timothy Wolfe presiding. Interment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com