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Robert Strickland Obituary
Robert H. Strickland (Bob), age 83 of Hamilton, was called home Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Corbin, Kentucky on April 14, 1941, Bob graduated from St. Camillus Academy in Corbin then Eastern Kentucky University. During his professional career, he held various positions at Proctor and Gamble, Champion Paper, and also dedicated over 30 years of employment to General Electric. In his leisure time, Bob enjoyed working on cars, welding, photography, reading, and spending time at Clark Lake with family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Lee Strickland, and is survived by his children: Rob Strickland (Shelly) and Mark (Corrie); his grandchildren: Brooks; and Sarah and Nathan (and their mother Shelly Strickland); and his sisters Dr. Joanne Blevins and June Wilson. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Hazel Strickland, and his brothers Franklin and R.J. Mitchell (Dorothy).
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David A Sallada
February 5, 2026
We always say on the porch and worked out all the world problems
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David A Sallada
December 4, 2025
Bob and Lee were the best neighbors that one could ask for.
There was nothing that they wouldn't do to help you.
Becky Sallada
February 9, 2025
We had so much fun solving the problems of the world, or watching the solar eclipse. He will be missed.
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