SALISBURY - John L. Strait died Friday, Apr. 7, 2017.
Born in Ligonier, Ind., he was a son of the late Charles and Fanny Yoder Strait.
A U.S. Navy veteran, he served as a Radioman from 1943 to 1946. He worked at Dresser Industries as manager of Inventory & Production Control. After retirement he worked many years at Pohanka Automotive Group.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Strait; brothers, Byron and Carl Strait; and a grandson.
He is survived by his four children, Steven Strait, Constance Gilhooly, Philip Strait and Laura Hurley; a sister, Charlotte Padish; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2017, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury.