Edward Strickland

Mr. Edward Raynal Strickland, age 75 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the morning of Thursday, July 1st, 2021 at UF Health in Gainesville, Fl.

Mr. Strickland was born on May 25th, 1946 in Mershon, Ga. to the late O.L. and Clara Strickland. Mr. Strickland was a good, easy going, and kind man. He enjoyed working and taking on new projects and he was very skilled and organized at fixing things and building. He could usually fix just about anything. He always loved helping other friends and family with his skills. Mr. Strickland was formerly employed by Gilman, Kraft Bag Division, but more recently he was self employed in land clearing. He enjoyed land clearing with heavy equipment and gardening (sometimes just for the vegetables to share with others). Another hobby of his was building show cars and hot rods. He was so generous and if he heard a need, he was quick to offer help when he could.
Mr. Strickland enjoyed his many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc, and family was very important to him. There were many childhood memories that were brought up often, usually rehashed while sitting on the front porch.

He and his best friend, Janice Clemons enjoyed 25 years of companionship. They would often be seen together at The Lunchbox, Waffle House, the donut shop, or riding the golf cart touring St. Marys. They truly enjoyed helping each other and spending time together. They were very close and looked out for each other well.

Mr. Strickland also had many close friends that he enjoyed spending time with. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Strickland is survived by his sister, Marilyn Snipes; his brothers, James Strickland, and wife, Beatrice of Orange City, Fl, Parnell Strickland, and Bobby Strickland and wife, Kathy, all of Kingsland, Ga.; his numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and his best friend and companion, Janice Clemons.

Besides his parents, Mr. Strickland was also preceded in passing by his sister, Carolyn Strickland Southwell.

A visitation will be from 10 am to 11 am Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 at The Harbor Worship Center in Kingsland, Ga. Funeral Services will begin at 11 am Tuesday at The Harbor with Pastor Mike Sanes presiding. Interment will follow at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland, Ga. Jimmie Snipes, David Snipes, Darell Southwell, Chris Strickland, Ray Hawkins, and Andrew Monticello will serve as pallbearers.