Ralph W. Strowd, 67, passed away Monday, July 26, 2004 in Springtown.Funeral: 3 P.M., Thursday, July 29 at White's Funeral Home. Burial: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Ralph was born May 30, 1937 in White Settlement to W. L. and Tommie Click Strowd. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ralph was an Army Veteran. He was a member of the Springtown First Baptist Church. In 2002, Ralph retired after 22 years with the Springtown ISD. He was a member and past Master of Eureka Lodge #371 in Springtown. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Dorthy Strowd.Survivors: Wife of 37 years, Elaine; daughters, Karen Lavender of Crowley, Tammi Bradbury of Ft. Worth, Nikki Strowd of Bedford; son, Kevin Strowd of Springtown; brothers, Benson Strowd of Graham; Edward Strowd of Springtown; sister, Jean Busby of San Antonio; and ten grandchildren.