Paul Kenneth Strayer, 90, of Locust Grove, Va., formerly of Johnstown, Pa., passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va. Born October 20, 1919, in Johnstown, Pa., son of Ralph and Mary Mae Strayer, Paul was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert D. Strayer, and nephew Robert W. Strayer. Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Agnes (Watson) Strayer; loving daughters Paulette Rae Tantlinger and Linda Joyce Peterson, married to Daniel Patrick Peterson, all of Locust Grove; devoted grandsons Bryan Clifton Strayer and wife, Kara, of Johnstown, Pa., Eric Scott Tantlinger of Locust Grove, Todd Patrick Peterson and wife, Melanie, of Alexandria, Va., and Kirk Andrew Peterson and girlfriend, Nicole Baker, of New York, N.Y; and great-grandchildren, Cole and Tucker Peterson. Also survived by Paul and Evie Lohr and family, of Mineral Point, Pa., and brother-in-law Thomas O. Watson and family, of Nanty Glo, Pa. Paul was a disabled veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division in the Mediterranean-European Theater of Operations. He was wounded in action while serving in Salerno, Italy, during the Italian Campaign and was discharged on July 4, 1944. For his service, Paul was awarded the Purple Heart. After his return from the war, Paul was employed by Sears & Roebuck in Johnstown for 45 years and retired from Wolfe Furniture of Johnstown. For many years, Paul coached local Junior League teams and was very active in the Johnstown community. Paul was an active member of the Belmont United Methodist Church in Johnstown, and became a member of Lake of the Woods Church upon moving to Locust Grove in 2003. Viewing will be from 6:00 - 9:00 pm on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Laurel Hill Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 16, 2010 at Lake of the Woods Church in Locust Grove, Pastor Michael Lemay presiding. Burial will follow at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, Va., with full military honors. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Belmont United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Paul's name to the Disabled Veterans of America. On-line condolences can be made at www.laurelhillfuneralhome.com.