William A. Strockbine
PORTSMOUTH - William A. Strockbine
of Portsmouth, RI died suddenly on Monday, December 20, 2010.
Born in Mineola, NY in 1942, he was the son of Bertram W. Strockbine and M. Winsome (Carry) Strockbine, and brother of Ann S. Clark of Portsmouth, RI and Susan S. Mathews of Gobles, MI.
Mr. Strockbine graduated from Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN and received a Masters Degree from SUNY at Stony Brook, NY where he was Registrar and Director of Records for 30 years until his much enjoyed retirement.
He is survived by his former wife, Penelope (German) Strockbine; son Caleb S. Strockbine and his wife Valerie and their two children; son Bentley A. Strockbine; nephews Wayne and William Clark; niece Sharon Gallipeau; and his fiancée, Teresa Power.
Will was a true Renaissance man with numerous interests including English grammar, poetry and limericks, crosswords, baseball, fine automobiles, clock collecting, cutlery grinding and metal polishing. He was a generous and caring friend to many, and those who knew him will sorely miss his humor, laughter and presence.
A memorial service honoring his life will be held at a future date.
PORTSMOUTH - William A. Strockbine
of Portsmouth, RI died suddenly on Monday, December 20, 2010.
Born in Mineola, NY in 1942, he was the son of Bertram W. Strockbine and M. Winsome (Carry) Strockbine, and brother of Ann S. Clark of Portsmouth, RI and Susan S. Mathews of Gobles, MI.
Mr. Strockbine graduated from Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN and received a Masters Degree from SUNY at Stony Brook, NY where he was Registrar and Director of Records for 30 years until his much enjoyed retirement.
He is survived by his former wife, Penelope (German) Strockbine; son Caleb S. Strockbine and his wife Valerie and their two children; son Bentley A. Strockbine; nephews Wayne and William Clark; niece Sharon Gallipeau; and his fiancée, Teresa Power.
Will was a true Renaissance man with numerous interests including English grammar, poetry and limericks, crosswords, baseball, fine automobiles, clock collecting, cutlery grinding and metal polishing. He was a generous and caring friend to many, and those who knew him will sorely miss his humor, laughter and presence.
A memorial service honoring his life will be held at a future date.