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Mr. Thomas Charles "Tommy" Strickland
1948 - 2016
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Thomas Strickland Obituary
Mr. Strickland was born Nov. 20, 1948, in Statesboro to the late Charles L. and Gussie D. Strickland.
Mr. Strickland was a native and lifelong resident of Pembroke and member of First Baptist Church of Pembroke, a 1966 graduate of Bryan County High School, served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, earned an associate degree in Civil engineering technology from Southern Technical College and a bachelor's degree in human resources administration from Saint Leo College. He dedicated more than 30 years to the Georgia Department of Transportation serving as construction project manager, district construction estimator, and assistant area engineer in maintenance. He served as Bryan County code enforcement officer for 3½ years upon retirement.
Mr. Strickland was an avid amateur radio operator and held an extra class license with the call sign N4BWT. He also enjoyed sharing jokes with his family and friends, attending bluegrass festivals and ham fests, bird hunting, fishing and most of all being involved in his grandkids' activities.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Delores Strickland; three daughters, Traci and Andrew Wells of Guyton, Annie and Gary Jarriel of Guyton and Tami and Shannon Thurston of Pembroke; grandchildren, Emily Jarriel, Dowson and Kinsley Hurt, Raydon, Harleigh and Baleigh Thurston; and two aunts, Lucy Williamson of Louisville and Margie Denmark of Statesboro.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Flanders Morrison Funeral Home, 197 S. College St., Pembroke.
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Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, in the Flanders Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Northside Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Rick Shuman, Ron Shuman, Wayne Purcell, Owen Purcell, Phil Denmark, Allen Proctor and Dale Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Amateur Radio Society and former classmates.
To sign the online register, please visit www.flandersmorrisonfuneralhome.com.
Flanders Morrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Charles Strickland.
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Johnny Rushing
June 18, 2016
Delores, Linda and I are so very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Although I did not see Tommy often he was a great cousin and Facebook friend and we talked often. He kept me abreast of what was going on. I'm sorry I was not able to attend the services due to bad health problems of my own. I will miss him but I'm sure not nearly as much as you and your family. Please know that all of you will be in our prayers daily. We hope that our Good Lord will bless and comfort you in the sad days ahead. Please do no ever hesitate to call upon us if there is anything we can do for you and/or your family. Our love and prayers forever. Johnny & Linda Rushing
Leo and Jane (Collins) Flanagan
June 16, 2016
God bless you, Delores and family, love and prayers to all of you. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Mr. Tommy.
Mary Ann Jenkins
June 15, 2016
Annie I'm sorry to hear about your daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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