"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'" Pastor Nathan Strong, a true child of God, 70, of Albany, VT passed away on January 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 18, 1953, in Morrisville, VT to the late Horace and Ruth (Esser) Strong.

The Northeast Kingdom has always been home for Nathan who grew up near the Craftsbury Common where he'd go to school, play sports, and help on the family farm. God had other plans for him, though. After accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, Nate found himself at LeTourneau University and, later, pursuing graduate work at Liberty University. However, home truly is where his heart was, and for the last 31 years, he has been dedicated to the love and spiritual flourishing of the people of Albany where he has served as pastor of the Albany United Methodist Church.

In his spare time, Nathan loved nothing more than being the sidekick, cheerleader, and chauffeur to his loving wife, Vicki who survives him. He truly found joy in the small, peaceful moments of life. You might catch him trying, and mostly succeeding, to get a few laughs over breakfast at Martha's Diner, playing a whole round of golf with just a putter, or researching and authoring his many books about life's journeys with Jesus, spiritual guidance, and collective tales about eccentric Vermonters, Meanderings: Collected Writings from an Eclectic Life, Designed for Success, The Littlest Shepherd, and Thoughts for Jesse.

He deeply loved his family and is also survived by his children Matthew Strong and his wife Michelle, Heather Strong Moore and her husband Ivan, grandchildren Noah and Levi Strong, brothers Russell Strong and Matthew Strong and his wife Patty, sisters Nancy West and Lynn Calderwood and her husband Ricki.

Nathan was predeceased by his parents, son Marine Sergeant Jesse W. Strong, and brother-in-law Jim West.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Albany Community School, 351 Main Street, Albany, with Rev. Dean Weaver officiating. If friends desire, memorial contributions in Nathan's name may be made to the Jesse Strong Memorial Scholarship, 1367 Creek Road, Irasburg, VT 05845. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Davis & Bouffard Funeral Home, Craftsbury Common, VT.

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