of Conway, AR
October 17, 1942 - October 14, 2014
Jackie Ray Strickland, Sr., 71, of Conway, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014. He was born October 17, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Strickland and Nellie Mae (Clark) Strickland, his brother, Henry Jay Strickland, sister, Caroline Stith and two half sisters and four half brothers.
Jackie was a long time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a retired electrical lineman. He enjoyed collecting coins, fishing, movies, playing golf, gardening, and reading comic and science fiction books.
Jackie is survived by his wife, Josephine Strickland, son, Jackie Ray Strickland, Jr.(Paula) of Conway, brother, Ike Strickland (Sue) of Bee Branch, sisters, Elizabeth Smith (George) of Tallahassee, FL, Joy Faye of Fort Smith, three grandchildren,Tiffany Ussery (Quintone) of Mayflower, Kayla Curl (Doug) of Greenbrier, and Carla Halterman of Conway, eight great-grandchildren, Dominic Ussery, Isaiah Ussery, Ani'yah Ussery, Kailynn Curl, Clayton Curl, Olivia Curl,Gaige Brantley and Elijah Halterman and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will follow at Pine Mountain Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway(501)327-7727.