Ollie Strawbridge

August 26, 2024

Ollie Strawbridge, 87, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Bay Minette, AL. Born on June 30, 1937, in Sulligent, AL, he was the son of the late Thomas and Alice Estelle Millican Strawbridge.

Ollie graduated from Escambia County High School in 1959, where he was a cheerleader and president of Future Farmers of America. After serving in the United States Army and receiving a good conduct medal, he graduated from The University of Alabama in 1967.

Ollie married Rachel McGougan in 1969, and they were married for 55 years. He worked at First National Bank for 46 years, serving as bank president for 16 years. A lifelong Methodist, Ollie was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Atmore, then First United Methodist Church of Atmore, and finally Point Washington United Methodist after moving to Florida.

A dedicated community member, Ollie served as president of Atmore Jaycees, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. He and Rachel returned to Atmore in 2020.

Ollie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Thomas Priddy Strawbridge, James Edward Strawbridge, Sr., Ronald Strawbridge, Lewis Strawbridge, Mary Wadeema Guyton, and Sylvia JoAnn Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Rachael McGougan Strawbridge; his children, David Strawbridge, Anna-Lisa Daniel, and Laurie Strawbridge; his grandchildren, Ansley Daniel and Mary Alice Daniel; his sister, Sue Roley; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Atmore, with Pastor Michael von Keyserling officiating. A private family graveside service will be held in Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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