Ronald Lee Strickland Jr., 56, of Kinston passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Ronnie was born on August 3, 1965 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Sandra DeCamp Pierce and Ronald Lee Strickland Sr., 79, of Kinston.
Ronnie or Grindaddy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was proud of his family and never missed a moment with any of them. He was the ultimate “girl dad” and the very best there was. He used any opportunity he could to show off his babies, or just cuddle with them.
Ronnie served his country as U.S Army Veteran and served his family and his community as a Construction Foreman, sometimes being referred to as a “Super Roofer”, he took his job serious. Ronnie was a kind, polite, loving perfectionist. Ronnie aka Grindaddy will be truly missed by all those who had the privilege to know and love him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Portia Strickland, daughters; Katelyn Jarman and husband Brandon, Abigail Parker and husband AJ, son; Justin Bender and wife Jennifer, grandchildren; Shyanne, Justin, and Sebastian Bender, Alissa and Nathan Jarman, Kenly, Scarlett, and Mila Parker, brothers; Pete Seamster and Timmy Strickland, furbabies; Baby Girl and Boo Boo, and many other family members and friends.
We are grateful to his family for sharing him with us these past 28 years and they are forever in our thoughts and prayers. Donations for the family may be sent to:
R E Bengel Sheet Metal
1311 N Craven St
New Bern, NC 28560
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 6PM to 8PM at Cotten Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2PM at Cotten Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest following the service at Greenleaf Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences can be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Ronald Strickland, Jr.
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