Ollie Strawbridge, 87 of Atmore, AL passed away August 23, 2024 in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on June 30, 1937 in Sulligent, AL to the late Thomas and Alice Estelle Millican Strawbridge. He graduated from Escambia County High School in 1959.  In high school, he was a cheerleader and president of Future Farmers of America.  He served in the United States Army and received a good conduct medal before being discharged to care for his mother after his father's sudden death.  He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1967 after transferring from Troy. Ollie married Rachel McGougan in 1969 and they were married for 55 years. Ollie worked at First National Bank for 46 years where he served as bank president for 16 years. Ollie was a life-long Methodist. Growing up he was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Atmore, then became a member at First United Methodist Church of Atmore where he raised his children in the faith, then he retired and moved to Florida, and joined Point Washington United Methodist.

Ollie loved the community of Atmore, Alabama and served as president of Atmore Jaycees, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. Ollie and Rachel moved back to Atmore in 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Thomas Priddy Strawbridge, James Edward Strawbridge, Sr., Ronald Strawbridge, Lewis Strawbridge, Mary Wadeema Guyton and Sylvia JoAnn Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Rachael McGougan Strawbridge of Atmore, AL; his children David Strawbridge of Atmore, AL; Anna-Lisa and her husband, Jason Daniel of Santa Rosa Beach, FL and Laurie Strawbridge of Round Rock, TX; his grandchildren, Ansley Daniel and Mary Alice Daniel; his sister, Sue Roley of Bay Minette, AL.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11 AM at First United Methodist Church of Atmore with Pastor Michael von Keyserling officiating.

A private family graveside service will be held in Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore, AL.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 6 PM until 8 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.