Mr. John Samuel Elmer Stricklin, of Harrisburg, departed this life Friday, December 19, 2014 , at his home, at the age of 38. He was born May 30, 1976 in Wynne, the son of Wayne Stricklin and Evelyn Pry Stricklin. John was a 1994 graduate of Harrisburg High School and an Eagle Scout with Troop 62, Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed flower gardening, painting, and playing the piano and singing. He enjoyed attending church frequently visited several area churches. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Stricklin, a sister, Ann Jean Stricklin, and his grandparents, Elmer and Emma Stricklin and Richard and Winnie Pry. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Courtney of Harrisburg, two brothers, Joshua Stricklin of Harrisburg and Phillip Stringer of Searcy, four sisters, Anna Belle Mink of Harrisburg, Gwen Bellinger of Cherry Valley, Lorie Crawford of Harrisburg and Angie Gibson of Harrisburg, several nieces nephews and great nieces and nephews. A memorial service has been scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at the Anderson Tulley Baptist Church with Matt Travis officiating. Friends may visit at the church Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 p.m.