Strong, Brandon Derrick, age 26, of Vandalia passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at his home. He was born December 14, 1982 in Upper Heyford, England, the son of Randall Strong and Susan (Beech) Strong. In addition to his parents, Brandon is survived by his brothers and sister, Cory Strong, Melanie Murphy, and Jonathan and Jacob Strong; and his nephews, Noah & Kyle Murphy. He was studying Culinary Arts at Sinclair Community College. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio. Interment will follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 9 AM until the time of services.