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Scott Alan Strike

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Scott Alan Strike, 48, was born June 26, 1963 in Newton, Iowa. He passed away Sunday May 13th, 2012. Scott was a graduate of Newton Senior High School. While in school Scott participated in football, basketball, track and jazz band. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. where he served his country proudly. May 31, 1986 he married Joni Buckingham. They were blessed with one daughter, Reagan Mariah Strike whom he cherished. Scott was a devoted Catholic and has been a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Little Rock, since 1995. He loved all sports whether playing or as a spectator. After moving to Arkansas he quickly became an avid Razorback fan. He spent over 20 years working in sales. He loved the relationships he built with his customers. Scott is survived by his wife Joni, daughter, Reagan; parents, Burt and Marlis Strike of Newton, Iowa; sister, Nancy White, Centerville, Iowa and her children, Jason and Cheryl White; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Lori Strike, Newton, Iowa and their sons C.J. who was also Scott's godson and Jarid; he is also survived by his favorite aunt, Marilyn Strike of Mason City, Iowa. Other survivors include sister and brother in law, Janet and Dave Nydegger, North Little Rock and their son Scott; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Gene Gannan of Bethany, Missouri and daughters Hilary Castleberry and Holly Sims; and mother-in-law, Carol Buckingham. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

Published May 16, 2012

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