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David Strickland Obituary

David Joseph Strickland passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, at the age of 71. David is survived by his wife Ruth Strickland, children Clayton, Travis and Russel Strickland, daughter-in-law Mary Strickland, grandchildren Madeline and Liza Strickland. He is preceded in death by his son Travis Strickland, parents Emerson and Bertha Strickland, brother Emerson Strickland. David graduated from Warren Easton High School and throughout his life worked as a butcher, boat store manager and cab driver. He will be fondly remembered for coaching little league teams at St. Raphael's playground. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, 2014.

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Tommy, Kim. & Logan Miguez

December 31, 2014

Dear Ruth & Family:
We are so sorry to hear about David. We have many fond memories of the times that we spent with y'all during Mardi Gras. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Rhonda Howard

December 17, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly loveable and kind person. Love, Doug & Rhonda Howard

Lillian (Liz) Parker

December 16, 2014

Ruth, Clayton, and Russell, it saddens me to learned of Dave's demise. I have such fond memories of him as a coach and as the host of such great Christmas parties! He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you all in your time of grief. Love,

December 16, 2014

Dear Mrs.Strickland and family,I'm so sorry to hear of Dave's passing.He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all at United cabs. Charles Dulworth-Dispatcher

Grace Messina

December 15, 2014

Ruth, Clayton, Russell &family, words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your best friend,husband & father of your children . I have fond memory's of the times Frank & I spent with both of you . My condolences to you and family . Love Grace Messina

December 15, 2014

To the Strickland Family:
Even though we will not be physically present, you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Our memories of times spent with you will always be a part of our lives.
Dennis and Gerry

Bonnie Decossas

December 15, 2014

Dear Ruth , Clay, Russel, Mary, Madeline, Liza. It's been a while since the 4 of us spent enjoyable times together. Myself, E.J. you and Dave. Have lots of great memories when we were all so very young. The carnival club meetings and rides on Mardi Gras day. Time moves on, OH SO QUICKLY, RUTH. You and Dave were so very close as a couple all of your married years. You have all of these find memories now.

December 15, 2014

Dear Ruth, we were so sorry to hear about your loss. Roy and I have such fond memories of the fun times we shared together. Love you, Roy and Diane Montz

Scott Montz

December 15, 2014

Dear Mrs. Ruth, Clayton, and Russell,

I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Dave. I have fond memories of him from the playground and my youth. He was a terrific guy. My deepest sympathies.

December 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of the passing of Coach David. Not only did he coached me in CYO he also assisted me in CYO coaching but my greatest memory was the milk truck. He asked if i wanted to work for him and i asked him at what time. he said 400am and i said noway.

Dawn Messina

December 15, 2014

Dear Ms. Ruth and Family, I am deeply saddened by your loss of Mr. Dave. I have fond memories of him and our family get togethers. He was my dad's best friend. I love you guys and I am so sorry.

Steve Cabal

December 14, 2014

Dearest Ruth, Clay, Russel, Mary, Madeline and Liza.We were shocked and saddened at David's sudden and unexpected death. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Though near or far he has been our lifelong friend an will miss him greatly and remember him
fondly.
Steve and Eileen

Joe Dimarco

December 13, 2014

Mrs. Ruth, Clayton, Russel, Mary, Madeline & Liza. We send our sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Joe, Suzanne & Sydney Dimarco

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