Terry Albert Stratton
Terry Albert Stratton, passed away peacefully from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday, the 23rd of November 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. Terry was born March 28 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Gardner and Ramona Stratton. He graduated from York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. He went to Northwestern University, was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and received a degree in Industrial Engineering. Terry received a Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School in 1964. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1965 where he entered the construction industry, starting Stratton and Company in 1968. Stratton and Company grew consistently; initially building industrial warehouses and strip centers but later tackling much more complicated projects such as college buildings, high rise office and condominiums and airports. Stratton was recognized as a leader in aviation construction. It’s main client was Delta Air Lines for over 30 years. Stratton was also recognized by Engineering News Record as a top 400 contractor nationally for many years. He was active with the Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, was a Founding Member of the Peach of an Athlete Banquette and received the Silver Beaver award for his commitment and service. He was a member of YPO. He received many other business awards for successful projects and charitable giving. He was a member of the Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and the Cherokee Country Club. Terry was passionate about his many business ventures, his family, golf, boating and his many Scottish terriers.
Terry leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Dorie, two sons: Todd (Kathy), Jeffrey (Amanda), Betty (former wife and mother of his two sons). Grandchildren are Claire, Lauren, Ashley, Caroline, Graysen, and Jeffrey. He is survived by a brother, Scott (Ann) and a sister Marsha (Phil), and numerous nieces and nephews, and preceded by brothers Richard, and Craig, as well as a sister Janice.
A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 2:00pm at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta Georgia, with a visitation one hour prior. In lieu of Flowers the family kindly requests donations be made to either: Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, 1762 Clifton RD, NE Suite 1400, Atlanta Ga 30322
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I regret that I did not know about Terry’s passing so that I could attend the memorial service. I was even more disturbed to here that his last 6 or 7 years were spent fighting Alzheimer’s. He was such a great man and personality that my heart aches to know he went through so much pain.
Terry was not like a boss, he was my mentor, friend and my lifetime hero. I started with Stratton in 1969 a few months after he started the company. With his Harvard MBA education and his extraordinary personality, he took a 20 year old shy kid, with an aptitude for numbers, and molded me into a really good estimator and later a construction manager. In 1974 he allowed me to open and run the Florida office, For the next twelve years, we did great things together, on more than 200 projects. I owe it all to god and Terry for a lifetime career in the construction industry. So many people in this world hate their jobs and I am so thankful that Terry gave me the opportunity to do something that I love doing.
My 17 years with Stratton were the best year’s of my life. The last 32 years have not been quite as much fun, but they have been good to me and my family. Every day, I have utilized the training and knowledge gained from knowing and working with Terry.
My family is praying for Doree, Todd. Jeff and the rest of the family