James L. Strong, 67, of Springdale, was born March 9, 1952, in Round Pond, Arkansas, and passed away July 16, 2019. He was the son of the late William Strong, Sr (2014), Meanolia Strong (1964) and Barbara Strong (2010). He is survived by one son, James L. Strong Jr.; three grandchildren, Kayla, Zeynel, and Kenny; four brothers, Donald Napoleon Strong, Charles Edward Strong, Rickie Calvin Beard, and Alvin Dewayne Strong; and six sisters, Willie Ann Witherspoon, Georgia Lee Johnson, Barbara Annette Green, Brenda Louise Davis, Mary Janice Harrison, and Shelia Renee Martins. He was preceded in death by his wife Estela (2014); and three brothers, William Strong (2008), Danny Strong (2014), and Charles Beard (1997). He will be missed by a host of family members and friends.

A Memorial Mass was Friday, July 26, at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale.