Mr. Strickland, age 73, of Charlotte, NC, died on Friday, February 4, 2011, at his residence.
He was born on May 14, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia, to James Henry and Agnes (Plant) Strickland.
He attended the University of Georgia.
Mr. Strickland worked as a salesman and later as an assembly line worker for Coca-Cola in Montgomery, Alabama. He had resided in Charlotte for the last twenty years.
Survivors include his three brothers, Henry (Weslin) Strickland, Matthews, NC; Shelby (Eleanor) Strickland and Phillip (Melinda) Strickland, all of Columbus, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held later in Columbus, Georgia.