Michael Lynn Strickland, 51, of Helena died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born March 11, 1963 in Hampton, Arkansas.
He is survived by three sons, Adam Strickland of Lexa, Chris Strickland of Lexa, Spencer Strickland of Alvarado, Texas; two daughters, Taylor Smith of West Helena, Madison Strickland of Grand Island, N.Y.; father, Faye Strickland of Hot Springs; mother, Mary Anne Strickland of Hampton; two brothers, Tom Strickland of Benton, Billy Strickland of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; two sisters, Iris Lowder of Hot Springs, Margaret "Sissy" Tolbert of Madison, Miss.; and 14 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two grandchildren; one step grandchild; and step mother, Patsy Strickland.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 31 at Woodberry Park Building near Hampton. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.

Published March 29, 2014