Mervin Strong

Mervin Paul Strong

Age 63 of Wilmington passed away at his home on Monday, March 6, 2017.

Born October 19, 1953 in Joliet, Mervin Paul was a son of the late James and Anna (Sheets) Strong. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 1972. Mervin was a farmer as well as a carpenter up until retirement. In his free time he enjoyed beekeeping, woodwork and building bird houses, but treasured his time spent with his family.

Survivors include his son: Jason Edwards of Carterville; grandson: Mason Edwards; brothers and sisters: Sherlene Martin of Virginia, James M. (Vickie) Strong, Delores Boyd, Mark Strong, Mary Brock, Rita VanDuyne all of Wilmington, Betty (Larry) Salzburg of Dwight and Billie (Bill) Wofford of Casey and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters: Shirley Thorton, Beverly Clawson and Patricia "Patti" Strong; brother: Donald Lee Strong and nephew: Kenneth Brock.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington.

Per Mervin’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded following the service.

In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Mervin’s memory to the family for their distribution.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Mervin's memorial page on social media by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)