Obituary of John W Strong, Newton Co, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Sharon I. Dickson Date: ? Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** August 27, 1965 Friday, Newton Co. Informer or Newton Co. Times JOHN WILLIS STRONG DIES John Willis Strong, 83, resident of Harrison for four years died August -1. He was a retired farmer and stockman of Newton County. He was born January 5, 1879 in Lincoln County, Tenn., a son of John and Matty George Strong. He was a member of the AFM and the Odd Fellows. Survivors include three sons, Bulah and Hugh Strong of Harrison, John Strong of Galveston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Brkich of San Pedro, Calif. and Mrs. Clara Kent of Springfield, MO.; seven grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial occurred at Mt. Judea.