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Herbert STRICKLAND Obituary


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STRICKLAND, Herbert H. Herbert H. (Herb) Strickland, 76, of Peachtree Corners, GA, died March 13, 2013. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Friday, March 15th, in the Worship Center of Peachtree Corners Baptist Church in Peachtree Corners. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16th, in the Worship Center of Peachtree Corners Baptist Church. Mr. Strickland was a U.S. Army veteran and Divisional Sales Manager who retired from RJR Nabisco. Mr. Strickland was very family oriented and heavily involved in the community. A longtime member of Peachtree Corners Baptist Church since 1990, he participated in many global mission trips. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard & Mamie Strickland, brothers, Jon A. Pirtle, Laverne Strickland, and sister, Dorothy Jean McGehee, he is survived by his wife, Ruth Strickland; daughter and son-in-law, Terri & Todd Tipton; and grandchildren, Maggie Elizabeth Tipton and Mary Grace Tipton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Attn: Missions Department, c/o Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, 4480 Peachtree Corners Circle, Norcross, GA 30092. Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross/Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Mar. 14, 2013.

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Steve McGehee

May 9, 2013

Ruth, I am saddened by this news. As with Jon A, I happened across the information because of a returned email. My prayers for you and Terri as I know God's loving embrace comforted all of you. Love you so, Steve McGehee

Merriben Shelton

March 30, 2013

Ruth, I was very saddened to hear about Herb. Please know that I have been praying for you, Terri, Todd and all your family for peace during this difficult time. God will give you the strength you need - just trust in Him.

March 18, 2013

Ruth, may the Lord bless you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Herb will be missed, he was a very fine man.

The Staff and Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

Jennifer Masters

March 18, 2013

Ruth, Paul and I have been out of town. Last week, we had been thinking of you and Herb on our anniversary since you gave us a ride in the snow. You are so special to our family and we were saddened to hear of Herb's passing. We will miss him, but we are thankful to know he is in God's presence and we will see him again. Much love to you, Teri, Todd, Maggie, and Mary Grace.
Paul and Jennifer Masters

Dan Griffin

March 17, 2013

Great trip to Moscow with Herb in 2000. What a great leader and man. God Bless.

Roger & Debbie Doane

March 16, 2013

Ruth and Terri,
I just heard about Herb's passing and I am deeply saddened. You and your family were so special to our family while we were at Peachtree Corners. I remember Herb teaching with me in 2nd Grade SS. What a special time that was. Please know that Roger and I are praying for each one of you during this time. I am so sorry I did not know this sooner.

March 16, 2013

Ruth and Teri,
I just heard about Herb's passing this morning,One of the finest people I ever knew.
Know that he is in a better place, and his time on earth was a godsent, for a lot of people, myself included.
I lost a good friend, who won't be forgotten.
Keep your faith in the lord, and he will be your rock.

You and Teri will be in our thoughts and prayers,

Ken and Barbara Boone
Mansfield, Ga.

Eddie Smith

March 16, 2013

We are praying for all of you. I had to have a knee replacement and will be unable to get up for the cerimony.

Chris Fowler

March 15, 2013

Ruth and family, Joy and I were deeply saddened to hear of Herb's home going. We know that joy comes in the morning, and we pray that our loving Father will comfort you until we are reunited in His kingdom. Much love from all of us- The Fowlers

Bill Carroll

March 15, 2013

Flo and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Hubert's passing. He was such a friend and giver of himself to others, especially to my brother John during his time of need.

May God comfort and bless you and your family during this difficult time. Surely he will now be in paradise with his Lord.

Bill & Flo Carroll

March 14, 2013

Ruth and family,
May the LORD comfort you and send His amazing grace at this time.
Our deepest sympathy,
Ron and Cheryl Walker

Death is a Gateway
we all must pass through
to reach that Fair Land
where the soul's born anew.....
Helen Steiner Rice

Pearl Brown

March 14, 2013

Ruth, Terri and Todd, you have our sincerest condolences in this great loss, may our Lord hold you close and give you comfort and peace. Pearl, Lisa and Austin.

Roosevelt Rolle

March 14, 2013

May the lord be with you in your time of bereavement.

Paige Perkins

March 14, 2013

Ruth, Todd and Terri, our prayers are with your entire family during this very sad time. Herb was a true Southern gentleman and had such a sweet spirit. Our thoughts are with you all.

J Patrick Ware MD

March 14, 2013

Ruth and family: Please accept my deepest hearfelt sympathy in your untimely loss of in my opinion an exceptionally fine man. His presence was most remarkable. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

john haggai

March 14, 2013

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15

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