He was native of Jacksonville and son of the late Jack and Elizabeth Strickland. Jack was a member and past elder of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. He had been involved in the family business, Jack Strickland Heating/AC, since the age of 16, which his father founded in 1948. Jack was on the JEA Board, involved in West Duval Jaycees, NE Florida A/C Contractors Association and NE Florida Building Association Apprentice Program.
Jack is survived by wife of 63 years Linda B. Strickland; son Michael Strickland; brother William O. “Bill” Strickland and wife Faye; two grandchildren Christine and Tyer Strickland and wife Azia Lynne; six great-grandchildren Haley Meanyhan, David Meanyhan, Josh Meanyhan, Kelsey Strickland, Jackson Strickland and Jude Strickland; two nieces Diana Strickland and Donna Strickland.
Bless all the staff at Memorial Hospital, Acosta Rua Hospice Center and Heritage Crossing for taking such good care of him.
A memorial service will be held January 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normand Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205 with Marc Jones officiating.
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