John Strong

John Strong died Thursday, September 6, 2007 at Mountain Home. He was 76. John was born on August 24, 1931 to Vernon and Julia Abel Strong. He was a mechanic for Everett Saw Mill and was, a US Marine Korean War Era Veteran. John Strong lived in Norfork for 22 years, moving from Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a member of the Galatia Assembly of God Church. Survivors: John Strong is survived by 2 sons, Bobby (Sandy) Poe of Cliffwood Beach, N.J., & John Alvin Poe of Kinsley, KS, 1 daughter, Julie Pauline (Don) McKee of Chouteau, OK, 1 stepson, Rex Kirby of Salesville, AR, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great -great grandson, and 1 brother Howard Strong of Drumright, OK. Preceded in Death by: Parents, step father- Harry Vinson, 1 brother -Delbert, and 1 sister -Doris. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Service Funeral: 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Galatia Assembly of God in Norfork Burial: Martin Springs Cemetery in Norfork. Memorials: American Cancer Society