John Dan Daniel Strong

John Daniel “Dan” Strong, 56, of Hickory, passed away April 28, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born February 22, 1961 in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late John Hugh Strong and Sara Lu Ellis Strong. Dan was passionate about real estate. He turned his passion into a thriving business, “Carolina Investment Properties”. He was known as the “baby whisperer” and loved to soothe the crankiest of babies. Dan loved travelling and taking the family on numerous adventures. He enjoyed blues music and loved to dance. He will be missed by family and his large circle of friends.

Dan is survived by his wife, Jennifer “Jen” Hathaway Strong; son, Eli Strong; daughter, Sadie Strong; sisters, Susan Tucker and husband Keith of Conover, and Barbara Beard and husband Mike of Conover.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory with Pastor Joshua Tucker officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 1, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047or LBDA.org or Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.