J.W.

Strickland

J.W. Strickland, 86, of Thomasville, GA, went to Glory on June 1, 2022. His family will celebrate his life with a viewing on Friday, June 3, from 5-7 pm at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, with the funeral to be held on Saturday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. at First Newark Baptist Church. J.W. was born in Maple Hill, North Carolina on February 9, 1936 to the late Frank and Bertha Strickland. He was always glad he could make a living doing what he loved to do as the owner of Strickland's Cabinets in Thomasville. He was a self-taught master at fine cabinetry and millwork. If it could be made out of wood, he could make it! He is survived by; his wife, Louise Strickland of Thomasville, his children, Mike Strickland (Linda) of Thomasville, Sandra Effler (Tom) of Callahan. FL., Betty Carter of Tallahassee, FL and Julian Strickland of Thomasville, Sister, Dorothy McGriff (Kenneth) of Memphis, TN, Brother, Lewis Strickland (Elizabeth) of Adel, GA, 9 Grandchildren, 12 Great-grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by two brothers Herman Strickland and Russell Strickland.