James A. "Jimmy" Strickland

Hi Dad. I'm just sitting here thinking about you. I wanted you to know that I took good care of Mom yesterday on Mother's Day. We miss you more and more everyday. We wish that you were still here with us. Daddy, I miss you so much.

Hi Dad. I know that you already know but Granny Smith has now joined you in Heaven. I'm sure that you, Papa Smith, & Kyle were there to meet her as she arrived. I'm taking good care of Mom for you. There is not a day that goes by that she and I don't talk about you. We both miss you so very, very much. William & Andrew are doing good. Andrew got moved to that new dorm that he wanted to be in and he is loving it and making lots of new friends.. William is doing well at work and is now living...

Dad:
2008 will soon be over and we will be welcoming in 2009. This New Year's will be very different as we will not have you by our side. But, always know that you are in our hearts. There is not a day that goes by that we do not speak of you, wishing that you were still here with us. I love you daddy....Happy New Year in heaven.

Liz

To Liz,
From: Former co-worker of your mom and brother
Weeping endures for a night;, Joy comes in the morning - you may ask yourself "when and how can joy come in the morning when I hurt and miss my dad"? - With the love of Christ , love of memories of your dad, love of family and friends knowing that we are praying for and with you.. Our prayers are with you and your family forever. Your mom Eloise and brother Jimmy were my co-workers and knowing that they are great people I know...

Dad:
In just 2 days you will be spending your first Thanksgiving in heaven and we will be here spending our Thanksgiving without you by our side. I can't express how much I miss hearing you say, "what are we eating for Thanksgiving"? You used to start asking Mom and I that about a month before the holiday. How I wish I could hear those words now. William & Drew are doing well. Drew will turn 19 in 5 days and he has done well at FSU. Remember that we all love you and miss you very much....

Strickland Family- I am so sorry for your loss.
I started bringing my boys to Jim for their haircuts about 2 years ago. It was always so nice in his shop- calm, quiet and comfortable. My boys were always made to feel relaxed and welcome- even my then 3 year old, who is notoriously uncooperative, looked forward to haircuts at "The Barber Shop". When we walked up to the door this afternoon and I read the note I was absolutely blown away. Although I hardly knew him, he made a positive...

Jim's shop was a staple of mine for 10 years. His pleasant demanor made going there for a haircut a nice way to pass the time. I was always impressed by the prices he charged for his haircuts, that told me that for Jim it was always about spending time with the people of Orlando who had grown to love "Jim's Barbershop".

I have been out of town since late
August, and only today learned of Jim's passing when I came to the shop and read the notice.
I had been coming to Jim's shop for over twenty years, even after I moved my law office from out of the downtown Orlando area. I always enjoyed chatting with Jim about fishing, his tackle collection, EBay, the lakes in Apopka, old Florida, and many other things. Jim had a great sense of humor, a big heart, and diplomacy in his dealings with people. He will...

Dad:
It has been 7 weeks today since you left us. The pain is as great today as it was then. There are many nights that I just cry myself to sleep wishing that I could see you just one more time. I keep thinking that the pain will lessen as each day goes by but it doesn't. Dad, I love you!!!

Liz