1948-2016
Robert Oliver “Ollie” Strickland passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Pensacola, Florida at the age of 68.
Ollie is survived by his soulmate of 22 years, Nancy Phillips; children: Robert (Janet) Strickland, Julie (Paul) Meserole; siblings: Danny (Beverly) Strickland, Rodney (Linda) Strickland, and Patrick (Cindy) Jackson; grandchildren: Joshua Strickland, Noah Strickland, Aiden Meserole, Elijah Strickland, Sailer Strickland, Gabriel Strickland and Hutson Strickland; great-grandchild Brandon Strickland and a large extended family of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Estelle Hartley and his father, Robert Lee Strickland.
Ollie was born on July 31, 1948 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Robert Lee Strickland and Estelle Love Divine. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1966. He worked at Westinghouse after High School. He then opened his own flooring business, Strickland Floor Covering, where he was the owner/operator. He was passionate for any competitive sport whether it be football, softball or golf. He enjoyed fishing and pool league. His love of life and people was shown whether you had just met him or known him since grade school. He never met a stranger and he knew how to celebrate life with friends.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola, Florida. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to1:00 pm, with a service to follow. Pastor Craig Walker will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ollie’s life. Graveside service will be private at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.
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