Nathan Andrew “Bud” Strong Jr., 56, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010. Nathan was born on December 30, 1953 to Nathan Andrew Strong Sr. and Charlotte Mae (Gonce). He had lived in Moriarty for the past four years having previously lived in Clovis, NM. Nathan was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Albuquerque. He was a musician and a member of the American Legion Post 49. Nathan was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Mae Strong of Moriarty, NM; son, Nathan Aaron James “Buddy” Strong of Albuquerque, NM; brother, William Strong and his wife Deborah of Portales, NM; and three grandchildren, Jordyn Webb, Allana Strong and Jacob Strong. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at the American Legion Post 49 in Albuquerque, 11007 Central Avenue.