COLUMBIA — Dr. Michael “Mike” Strong, 71, of Columbia, peacefully passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at his residence surrounded by family after a battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. Mike was born March 5, 1950, in Charleston, to the late William Leroy Strong and Marie Mombert Strong.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Elaine Thompson Strong; son, Michael Justin Strong (Stacy) of Columbia; daughter, Erin Strong Causey (Ryan) of Columbia; grandchildren, Michael Justin Strong Jr. (Mac), Harrison Chase Strong, James Ryan Causey Jr. and Margaret Anne Causey, who all dearly loved their “Pops”; brother, William Leroy Strong Jr. (Gail) of Chapin; and sister, Cheryl Strong Costin of Hartwell, Ga.
Mike grew up all over the country as his father’s career with the United States Navy moved the family often. He graduated from Hanahan High School in 1968. Following graduation, he pursued his lifelong love of learning. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Colorado and graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, while serving as battalion commander of the USC ROTC unit.
Upon graduation, Mike attended Nuclear Power School, United States Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Maryland. He was commissioned as an officer in the Navy and served aboard the submarine, USS Von Steuben (SSBN 632), stationed in Holy Loch, Scotland, and later served as the nuclear director of the Fleet Ballistic Missile Training Center in Charleston.
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