James Martin ‘Jim’ Stroud

Published 10:08 am Tuesday, July 22, 2025

James “Jim” Martin Stroud, 92, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his home following a long battle with cancer.
He was born on Nov. 4, 1932 in Davie County. He was the son of Richard Guy and Pauline Godbey Stroud.
Jim served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He was the owner/operator of a dairy farm for 47 years. He then transitioned to Beef Cattle. He also enjoyed working at Statesville Auto Auction as a Lane Captain. Jim’s hobby was working. He enjoyed working on the farm, tractors, and cutting wood. Most of all, though, he loved his family. He also was the oldest member of Society Baptist Church
He married Imogene Morrison on Aug. 16, 1958. They have been married for 66 years. They had 4 children-Pamela S. Carrick (Bob), J. Richard Stroud (Queena), Kay S. Kurfees (Charles), and Kevin Gene Stroud (Angie). Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Katie G. McGarity (Kyle), Ryan, Rachel and Ricky Stroud, Meredith K. Morrison (Brandon), Madelyn Kurfees, Ashley Stroud, Kailey S. Davison (Ryan) and Kendell Stroud (Johna); 2 step-grandchildren, Robert Carrick and Amy Randolph; 7 great-grandchildren, Everly and Ellington McGarity, Eli Stroud, Kayden Stroud, Jace and Liam Davison and Makinley Stroud; and 5 step-great-grandchildren, Jordan, Isaac, and Amelia Carrick, Grayson and Ellis Randolph.
The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at Society Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 2:30 in the church sanctuary with Pastor Kevin York officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow the funeral in the Society Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences: www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.