Henry Charles Strohl 

Henry Charles Strohl was born at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas on December 29, 1944. His parents, Mary and Carl Strohl brought him home to Tollville and Henry lived his entire life on the property his grandfather, Charlie Strohl, purchased when he moved here from Champaign, Illinois. Henry married Gloria Hall Strohl on June 14, 1963; they were totally devoted to each other. They were blessed with two amazing children: Dana Carol, who became a Registered Nurse, and David Charles who followed in his Dad’s footsteps with both flying and farming. 

Henry was a crop duster in the 1960’s for Farmer’s Aerial Seeders at Stuttgart Airport. He also farmed with his dad for a couple of years until his Dad’s retirement. Henry and Gloria farmed together for 45 years. At his retirement, he turned the farming over to his son and daughter-in-law, David and Cindy Strohl. 

Grandkids became Henry’s greatest passion. Dana brought him Amanda and Samantha; David and Cindy brought Taylor and Whitney, who have always claimed PawPaw as their best friend. He felt the same way about them. His smile always grew bigger when one of them entered the room. Henry looked like he was a tuffy, but when Taylor (Taylo as he called her) left for college, he cried more than any of us! Then came the great grandkids: Ross, Bryan and Jaylee. Henry loved them all, too! And now we have Colsen! Henry got to be with him a little bit, but we will keep Henry’s memory alive by telling Colsen stories about his great grandpa!

Henry’s passion was flying. He loved to fly his SuperCub low and slow. His favorite passenger was Vickie Holmes. She took pictures while Henry flew. Henry and Gloria had a great time traveling after retirement. We told Henry he might be part gypsy! He liked to go over the next hill and around the next curve. Our traveling group was Sara and Dale Perry, Kenneth and JoAnn Hall, Richie and Stephanie Prine, Woody and Cindy Hill and Beverly and Ray Woods. We did road trips, train rides and cruises and had so much fun and made great memories! Another group of friends he held dear are the women sitting behind us at Calvary every Sunday: Cindy, Wanda, Bunni, Pat and Connie and the piano player: Donna Watson! 

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Strohl; his Sister, Margaret McVey; his brother Howard Strohl; and granddaughter, Amanda Ingle.

Henry is survived by his wife, Gloria; his children Dana (Mike) Prince of Biscoe, David (Cindy) Strohl of DeValls Bluff; grandchildren: Sam Harrison (Jessie) of DeValls Bluff, Taylor (Clark) Ferguson of Benton and Whitney (Luke) Skipper of Hazen; and great grandchildren; Ross, Bryan, Jaylee, Payten and Colsen; sister-in-law, Donna Hall; brothers-in-law, Paul Hall and Charles McVey; and many nieces and nephews. 

Henry will be remembered for his spontaneous smile and his hugs! He has left an unfillable hole in our hearts that will never be filled, but we find comfort knowing that he is completely healthy and in the arms of Jesus. His quick wit, smile and laughter will always be treasured in our hearts. 

We would like to thank all of the medical staff and doctors at St. Vincent Hospital for taking such good care of our Henry. So many people went above and beyond caring for him.

Services for Henry will be Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen, Arkansas with visitation beginning at 1:00PM until 2:00PM and funeral services beginning at 2:00PM. Interment to follow in the Hazen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to St. Judes Children’s Hospital or Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Henry’s memory.