Carlton Strawder

Carlton Strawder, age 88, of Weirsdale, Florida, passed away on March 1, 2026.

Carlton was born in Adel, Georgia, on August 3, 1937, to Charles Hampton and Lovedy Ciddens. He married Mary Lou Finch on April 10, 1959, in Fellsmere, Florida. A dedicated worker, he served as a machinist for over 40 years.

He was deeply involved with the Assembly of God Church and Hospital Ministries. He was honored with a medal for his volunteer work with Hospital Ministries at the Leesburg Hospital in Leesburg, Florida. He found great joy in his ministry work and in serving the Lord.

Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hampton and Lovedy Ciddens, as well as his three brothers, Earlton, Buddy, and Hampton, and his sister, Nadine.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Strawder; his daughter, Patricia (Tony) Turner of Livingston, Texas; and his son, James (Schanda) Strawder of Weirsdale, Florida. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Bruce (Dominica) Midkiff of Cocoa, Florida; Rachel (Neil) Mosier of Montgomery, Texas; Russell Midkiff of Tomball, Texas; Ashley Fraticelli of Keller, Texas; and Jeremy Mayfield of Norfolk, Virginia. His legacy continues through 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Service Details:

Visitation: Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Funeral Services: Monday, March 9, 2026, at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 5946 SE Robinson Rd, Belleview, Florida, with Ernest Barry officiating at 9 AM.

Burial will follow at Belleview Cemetery in Belleview, Florida at 10:00 AM.

Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Belleview, Florida.