Son of John Strother and Eliza Willis Strother. Great Grandson of Rev. Joseph Willis, the first Baptist preacher West of the Mississippi River. Husband of Mary Jane Perkins (married Rapides Parish, July 18, 1869). Father of nine children:
1. Julia Ann. (Married Ephraim Gibson)
2. John David
3. Mary Susan. (Married Alexander Strother)
4. Cora Ann.
5. Dr. Francis Edwin
6. Sidney Leon.
7. Sarah Savannah. (married Tom Hollman)
8. Martha Laura.
9. Dempsey Pink.
Son of John Strother and Eliza Willis Strother. Great Grandson of Rev. Joseph Willis, the first Baptist preacher West of the Mississippi River. Husband of Mary Jane Perkins (married Rapides Parish, July 18, 1869). Father of nine children:
1. Julia Ann. (Married Ephraim Gibson)
2. John David
3. Mary Susan. (Married Alexander Strother)
4. Cora Ann.
5. Dr. Francis Edwin
6. Sidney Leon.
7. Sarah Savannah. (married Tom Hollman)
8. Martha Laura.
9. Dempsey Pink.
Inscription
"He died as he lived, trusting in God."
Gravesite Details
Headstone broken in two pieces. New headstone has been placed at the foot of the old one.
Family Members
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Julia Ann Strother Gibson
1872–1946
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John David Strother
1873–1912
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Susan Strother Strother
1877–1964
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Cora Anna Strother
1880–1949
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Dr Francis E. Strother
1882–1942
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Sidney Leon "Lee" Strother
1884–1904
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Sarah Savannah Strother Holman
1887–1952
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Martha Laura Strother Wilder
1891–1971
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Dempsey Pinkney "Pink" Strother
1893–1966
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