US Marine LCpl Jonathan F. Stroud was a Marine Combat Engineer killed in action on July 30, 2009 while on patrol in the Garmsir District, Afghanistan. Jonathan was born October 10, 1988 in North Richland Hills, TX. He is a 2007 graduate of Cashion High School and joined the USMC April 14, 2008. Jonathan was stationed at Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, N.C. He was a proud member of the 2nd CEB, 2nd Marine Division. Jonathan was awarded numerous medals and honors to include: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Services Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Jonathan is survived by his wife Lacie E. Stroud of Jacksonville, N.C.; mother Mavis Stroud and Thomas (Smokey) Longan of Cashion, OK; sister Marissa L. Stroud of Oklahoma City, OK; father Bill R. Stroud of Bedford, TX; grandparents Virginia Crawford Light and Jim Light of Weatherford, TX; grandparents Bo and Helen Stroud of Hobbs, N.M.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jonathan’s bright smile and sense of humor will be missed by all that knew and loved him. The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Friday, August 7, 2009 at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held to celebrate Jonathan’s life, Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Heritage Baptist Church, 14317 N. Council Rd., OKC, OK. Burial will follow at Cashion Cemetery, Cashion, OK.

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