Jim was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in 1950, to James and Thelma Strickland. His father worked for IBM, and Jim's childhood was filled with many moves until they settled in Jacksonville, Florida. Jim majored in accounting and graduated from Jacksonville University, then went on to start his own accounting practice. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Jaycees, Lions Club, Rotary, and was a Freemason.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and son. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
A Masonic service will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Merritt Island Masonic Lodge, 247 S. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL, at 6 p.m. Burial will take place at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10 a.m.
