Gerald Wayne Strong, age 58, of Hoschton passed away July 17, 2015. He was survived by his wife Mary Strong; mother Mary Lou Strong; sons Joseph Strong and Jacob Strong. He is preceded in death by his father Arthur L. Strong. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.