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Justin Strickland Obituary

SAMANTHA - Justin W. Strickland, age 71, of Samantha, Ala., died September 26, 2018. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Sulphur Springs FWB Church with Bro. Rick Taylor and Bro. Jerry Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North directing. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolphus and Alma Strickland; wife, Geraldine Simpson Strickland; and sisters, Kathleen Gilbert and Sidna Smelley.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Moore Strickland; sons, Jay Strickland (Robin) and Troy Strickland (Kathy) step sons, Steve Moore (Carol) and Jeff Moore (Amy); sisters, Bonnie Harkey, Floy Smith and Sharon Stringfellow (Bill); brother, Ray Strickland (Linda); grandson, Aaron Strickland; and a host of family and friends.
Justin was a lifelong resident of Samantha. He was an active member and deacon at Sulphur Springs FWB Church. As a longstanding purchasing agent for McAbee Construction, Justin loved his job but what he enjoyed most was his coworkers.
Justin was a good husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. His wit and character will be greatly missed, but he is enjoying the glories of his Lord.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Smith, Shane Smith, Dennis Harkey, Tommy Ard, Steve Moore and Jeff Moore.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sulphur Springs FWB cemetery fund.



Published by Tuscaloosa News from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2018.
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Rebecca, I am so very sorry for your loss Strange but I feel a loss myself. It makes my life seem so much shorter. I so hope you can find peace with God's love. I pray your health is ok too. I love you charlotte Reed Wheat

September 30, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

September 29, 2018

I am sad to read this about your dad, Jay and Troy.
Please know you are in my thoughts.

Sheila Hayes

September 29, 2018

I am sad about the news of Brother Justin Strickland's passing! He will be missed! Such a nice, wise, helpful, loving, Christian person! My sympathy and prayers to his family and friends!

Sher'rie, Chris, Makala, Mason, Macy Worrell

September 28, 2018

Momma Bec, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Fields Sexton

September 28, 2018

Justin you have been in such agony these past months and it reassures me to know your in no pain!
You have been in my and my family's life for 2 decades and we all love you very much!
You are one man that will be missed in my life!
I love you and go rest now!
Love Christi

Christi Nichols

September 28, 2018

I am deeply saddened to hear of Justin's passing. My sincere condolences to the family.

Maurice Carver

September 28, 2018

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