Michael Carroll Strickland Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Michael Carroll Strickland, age 67, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born August 25, 1948 to the late Michael Hoke “Pete” Strickland and the late Bertha Paulk Strickland. Mr. Strickland, a native of Ocilla, Georgia, was a former employee in the Maintenance Department of Campbell Soup. He had completed 2 years of college, where he studied Business Administration. Mr. Strickland was a member of the Southview Church of God. Survivors include: His Wife: Barbara Quinn Strickland of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Brothers: Danny (Lucretia) Strickland, and Van (Rose) Strickland, both of Douglas, Ga.; Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Friday, May 20, 2016, at 11:00 A. M., at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home, with Rev. Hilton Martin Officiating. The Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Eddie Anderson, Luke Anderson, Michael Threatt, Jamie Quinn, Stanley Wiggins, Eddie Figueroa, and Jake Anderson. Special Musical Selections, “What a Day That Will Be”, and “This is What Heaven Means to me”, were presented by the Soloist and Pianist, Joyce Roberts. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were presented by the pianist, Joyce Roberts. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.

Michael Carroll Strickland

August 25, 1948 - May 18, 2016