Gordon H. Strickland, 87, of El Dorado, passed away, Friday, January 31, 2013, at the John R. Williamson Hospice House. He was born December 20, 1925, to Lee and Trudy Moore Strickland in El Dorado, AR.
He was employed by American Oil for 25 years before retiring from Great Lakes Chemical, and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Vera June Strickland; brother, Wallace Strickland; and nephew, Wally Strickland.
Survivors include his son, Lyndon Strickland; and niece, Marla Gaye Strickland both of El Dorado.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Young’s.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2013, at St. Mark United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Proctor officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.