William “Bill” Cecil Stringer, 84, of Rocheport, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics.
He was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Cairo, Ga., son of Mack and Magdalene Gandy Stringer. He and Lola James were married Dec. 17, 1966, in Houston.
He graduated from high school in Cairo, Ga., and attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in animal science as well as a master’s degree in animal nutrition.
He served two years in the Army and worked briefly for the University of Georgia.
In 1959, he enrolled in the PhD program in the College of Agriculture at the University of Missouri. He graduated in 1963 and accepted a faculty position in the college. He was a professor, department chair and associate dean before retiring in 1999.
He was deeply committed to his family. He was especially proud of his four grandsons and enjoyed playing with them and watching them grow and develop. He continued community service through his work as the judge for the country ham competition at the Missouri State Fair and serving as a judge at many local fairs.
He was a charter member of the Parkade Baptist Church. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Stringer.
Survivors include his wife, Lola of the home; two children, John Stringer of Columbia and Leah Maloney of Rocheport; four grandchildren; a brother, Dan Stringer of Lexington, S.C.; and many other extended family members and friends.
A celebration of life was Tuesday, June 27, at Parkade Baptist Church in Columbia. Private burial was in Columbia Cemetery.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com.
