William Strickland,

Jr.

William Strickland, Jr., 91, of Thomasville, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bruce Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the funeral home Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Strickland was born on May 16, 1928 in Coolidge, GA to the late William B. Strickland, Sr. & Lelia Tyson Strickland. He married Virginia Pearce Strickland on August 23, 1958 in Thomas County. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Truck Driver for Sunnyland Foods where he retired. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia P. Strickland of Thomasville, daughters, Donna Singletary (Lovon) of Ochlocknee, GA and Kaye Brickey (Randy) of Thomasville, a sister, Hazel Bridges of Wellborn, FL, grandchildren, Holly Casey (Johnny), Cara Lindsey (John), Nicole Harnage (Johnathon), Ryan Brickey (Sarah Clay), Joshua Brickey (Heaven Griffin), great-grandchildren, Savannah Casey, Makenzie Harnage, Zoe Lindsey, Darci Lindsey, Loralye Brickey, Everleigh Brickey and Bradden Harnage. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Leila Strickland, siblings, Virginia Boles, Durwood Strickland and Anita Smith. Guests may sign the online register at www.whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com