James Earl Strickland Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. James Earl Strickland, age 75, of Douglas passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 2016, at the Shady Acres Health & Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. He was born February 12, 1941 to the late Carlton Edward Strickland and the late Sarah Jane Kight Strickland. Mr. Strickland, a native of Waycross, Ga., worked as a Sewing Machine Mechanic with Spectrum Industries for many years. Later he was self employed as a Truck Driver for several years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Mr. Strickland was a Baptist by Faith. Survivors include, His Wife, Rena Harris Strickland of Douglas, Ga., 2 Sons, Tony Earl (Tami) Strickland, and James Reggie (Kandi) Strickland, all of Douglas, Ga., 2 Brothers, Bobby Strickland, and Carl Strickland, both of Douglas, Ga., 2 Sisters, Carolyn Lott of Douglas, Ga., and Angelee Tanner of Jacksonville, Florida, 3 Grandchildren, Darian Lee Patton, Madison Lee Strickland, and James Michael Strickland, all of Douglas, Ga., Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Memorial Services were held Friday, June 17, 2016, at 2:00 P. M., at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home, with Rev. Britt Peavy officiating. The Inurnment will follow at a later date. Special Musical Selections, “I Want Let Go”, presented by CD Music of Rascal Flatts, and “Stroll Over Heaven With You”, presented by CD Music of Alan Jackson. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by CD Music. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

James Earl Strickland

February 12, 1941 - June 11, 2016