Gregory Michael Stricklen  31 of Lonoke , affectionately known as "Bubby" was born  June 26, 1989 in Little Rock, Arkansas to  Gregory A. Stricklen and Scarlett Lynn Grigsby. "Bubby" transitioned on Tuesday, June 30  in Jacksonville, Ar.

Greg was an excellent tattoo artist leaving his signature on most all his family and friends, truly leaving behind  a mark that will last a lifetime.

Gregory  was preceded in death by maternal grandfather and grandmother, Michael and Amber Maudie Grigsby.

He leaves to cherish his memory, father Gregory A.(Stephonie) Stricklen of Conway, Ar; mother Scarlett (Kieth) James of Carlisle, Ar; One daughter Rhiana Stricklen of Jacksonville,Ar, and One sister R; Erica (Tyler) Fuller of Lonoke,Ar; paternal grandfather Bobby (Nancy) Stricklen one nephew Gage Sanderson ; three nieces, Amyia Childers, Cloe Childers, Kira Childers all of Lonoke, Ar; One bonus brother Christian McCallie; two bonus sisters, Ashlee McCallie and Chasity Absure; nephew Chaseton Wilson; niece Avaleigh Kendrick; two aunts Dianne Vermillion and Connie Brinsfield of Lonoke,Ar; Cousins Haven White and Jace Papenaue both of Lonoke, Ar; and a host of other relatives and friends