Strobel Auto Repair

🚗Now Hiring : Experienced Auto Mechanic

Apply in person at :
809 Fort Street
Barling,Ar 72923

*Must be able to diagnose & repair vehicles
*Perform routine maintenance
*Use diagnostic tools & equipment
*Ensure high-quality service & customer Satisfaction
* Strong problem solving skills
* Dependable & hardworking

We offer competitive pay based on experience.
No weekends or holidays

Happy New Year !!!

We will be closed Jan 1 & Jan 2

Reopen on Monday Jan 5, 2026

Mr Grinch gave these elf’s a pretty good scare.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Mr. Grinch stopped by. You never know who might show up at Strobel Auto. A few elf’s were frightened by Mr. Grinch.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

Our hearts go out to a precious local family during this incredibly difficult time.🤍

If you don’t have dinner plans, here’s a wonderful way to help and enjoy a meal:

📍 Tuesday, July 15 after 4 PM
Blue Ember Smokehouse –

A portion of all sales will support the family.

Every order makes a difference. And if you can’t make it, please consider sharing this post so others can help, too. Let’s rally together and show the strength of our community!

Everyone here @ Strobel Auto & Repair wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

We will be closed the 24 & 25. We will reopen on Thursday at 8am .

Our office will be closed Thursday morning to allow our staff to attend Mr. Jim's services, reopening at 1pm. Thank you for your understanding.

Jim Strobel, 83, of Lavaca, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Ft Smith, Arkansas.

Jim was born July 16, 1941 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents, William Strobel and Elizabeth (Schriver) Strobel. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam and worked as a computer field engineer for IBM for several years until he retired. He then went to work at Strobel Auto Repair as a small engine mechanic. Jim loved to grow a garden and to travel with his family to different places, his most recent trip was to the Ark in Kentucky. There wasn't anything he wouldn't try to fix or build to help others.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Voncile (Whiddon) Strobel.

He is survived by his son, Kevin Strobel and wife, Elizabeth of Lavaca, Arkansas; a daughter, Rachel Strobel and husband, Robert Voepel of Lavaca, Arkansas; two brothers, Bro. Adrian Strobel of Subiaco Abbey and Billy Strobel of Subiaco, Arkansas; two sisters, Kate Simmons and husband, Gary of Paris, Arkansas and Betty Hall and husband, Gerry of Ratcliff, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Trystin Strobel and Jamysin Strobel, Katie and husband, Buddy Hawkins, Cameron Bonds; two great-grandchildren, Stevie Kate Hawkins and Jace James Hawkins; his dog, Paris; other family members and friends.

A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Barling with funeral mass following the rosary at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Subiaco.

Funeral mass and rosary are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Family and friends may come by to view and pay their respects to Jim Strobel from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2024 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Kurtis Simmons, Jeff Hall, Jason Hall, Gerald Strobel, Mike Strobel and Bobby Strobel.

Get ready for the winter season and upcoming holiday travel by contacting us to arrange your oil change, new tires, and other essential maintenance services.

Everyone’s getting ready for the cold weather - Don’t forget your car needs care too. Give us a call today