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JAMES STRICKLAND Obituary

James Bradley Strickland James Bradley "Brad" Strickland of Ozark, died early Wednesday morning, December 2, 2009, as a result of a house fire. He was 23. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Rev. Dr. Rick Patterson and Rev. Ken Spivey officiating. Interment will follow in Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Holman Funeral Home of Ozark, (334) 774-5348, is in charge of arrangements. Visit the Holman Funeral Home Web site at www.holmanfuneralhome.com Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2009.

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Edsel and Lydia Watson

December 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 12, 2009

My heartfelt condolences to your family. God will guide you with his right hand (Isaiah 41:10 & 13) through this difficult time. May he give you comfort and hope. You are in my prayers.

Bill and Jane Orr

December 6, 2009

Lanier, Paula and Erin,
I wish there were some words I could say to take your pain away. Brad always brough a smile to everyones face that knew him. I know he will be greatly missed. Just know we are thinking of you now and all the days ahead. God has his arms around you now and he will get you through this.
We love you

Judy Irving

December 5, 2009

I didn't know Brad, but I know he was a good friend to my grandson, Austin Tyler. I am so sorry for your loss.

Jeffrey Williams

December 5, 2009

Mr. Lanier, Mrs. Paula and Erin: We are truly sadden to hear of yall's loss of Bradley. Me and my family are praying that God will be with you during this difficult time. We pray that he shelters you all in his arms. Yall are in our thoughts. He will be truly missed and I know that he is in heaven with my Daddy ( Jimmie).
God bless,
Jeff, Missy, Trent and Mason Williams

Billy Clark

December 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 4, 2009

Paula,Lanier and Erin,
I am so sorry for your loss. Brad was a sweet young man. You will be in my prayers. I love you all. Sharon Holland (formerly Sharon McAliley)

Sherrie Haggerty Wiggins

December 4, 2009

Paula I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your son, Brad. From reading the other entries it sounds like he was a wonderful son and young man. Even though we haven't seen each other in recent years I'll always remember the times we shared at Mamma Smith's. My prayers are with you and your entire family.

Hollie Lingo

December 4, 2009

We are so sorry for your lost. We love you very much! PrimeCare of Dothan.

Lyndsey Ausbon

December 4, 2009

You are in my prayers. I loved Brad as if he was my brother. I will miss him always. Love, Lyndsey

Sharon and Bruce Michalic

December 4, 2009

Paula, Lanier & Family,
Our hearts go out to you, as we know that there is no greater loss than that of a child. Take comfort in your faith, family and many friends. We are praying for you.

Jodi , Doug and Cassi Enfinger

December 4, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.

ryan ruiz

December 4, 2009

dear strickland family i am so sorry for ur loss this past wednesday me and brad went to g.w. long together its hard to know he is gone i will miss him very much! sincerely,ryan ruiz echo fire dept.

MICHAEL GOODSON

December 4, 2009

PAULA AND LANIER
WE ARE TRULY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF BRADLEY. I KNOW THAT IT WAS SUCH A SHOCK TO YOU ALL. I KNOW THE WAY THAT YOU ALL FEEL . I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS BAD WHEN MY FATHER H.L. GOODSON DIED BUT IT WAS EVEN WORSE WHEN MY SWEET MOTHER MAXALINE GOODSON PASSED. SHE WAS DEFINITELY THE GLUE TAHT HELD OUR FAMILY TOGETHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT ATHIS TIME AND ALWAYS.

MICHAEL AND TANYA GOODSON

Debbie Davis

December 4, 2009

Paula and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just look to God for comfort.

Debbie Davis (20/20 Eye Care)

Tony Turner

December 4, 2009

Brad was one of my close friends throughout my life. We graduated together and was such a great guy with a big heart. He will truly be missed by all. My deepest thoughts are with you.
(skipperville,Al) Class of 2004

Charlene Rozar

December 4, 2009

Brad used to come to my house and see my 2 boys. We called him "what's happening Brad" because everytime we would see him he'd say "what's happening". He always had a smile or laughing I never seen him sad.. My prays go out to the Strickland family.


Charlene Rozar, mother of Chris Rozar and George DeWald

GiGi Morris

December 4, 2009

Sorry to here about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

December 3, 2009

Paula, Lanier, and Erin,

We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

- Gayla and Jonathan Miskell

Tina Vaclavik

December 3, 2009

Paula, Lanier, Erin, We were so sorry to hear about Brad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Theresa Moates

December 3, 2009

Paula, Lanier and family,
We are praying for each of you during this difficult time. I pray that you will find comfort in all your special memories you have of Brad.
We have shared alot of good times and laughs on the baseball field together, and I am thankful for the friendship our boys shared. We will continue to remember you, and please know I am only a phone call away.
Bobby, Theresa, Colby and Taylor Moates

Jennifer Smith

December 3, 2009

Brad was like a bigger brother to me! There for me through everything I ever needed him for. I loved him like a brother and he will forever be in my heart! I love you James Bradley!! Mr. Lanier, Mrs. Paula and Erin I wish I could be there with your family through this time please remember you are in my prayers and I love yall! Jennifer Smith

Kelley & Brenda Hyatt

December 3, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Misty Smith

December 3, 2009

Brad was like a baby brother to me, he was such a great guy and will dearly be missed! You all will be in my prayers! Im here if ya'll need anything! PIP BIG BRAD!!! We miss u so much!!!!

Danielle Campbell Brittani Powell

December 3, 2009

Lanier, Paula, Erin & family our family's prayers are with you at this time and do know A deceased loved one in God's hands Lives the fullness of 3 strands. Three strands of love, faith and hope & they Weave, a stronger bond than rope. For a lasting love, a braid of three Formed by God, may you're entire family and his friends have this strength in the days to come when they need it the most. May these three strands unite you all as one in your home and with God. An old family friend and her child a friend of Brad's.

Misty smith

December 3, 2009

You guys are in my prayers! Brad was such a great guy, he was like a baby brother to me! I will miss him so much!! I love you guys and i'm here for you! Misty Smith (skipperville, al)

Ken,Sherri,Andrew,Baker And Savannah Lavender

December 3, 2009

Brad was a very sweet and loving person and will be missed deeply by all who new him.I will never forget the special times that Andrew & me got to spend with Brad when we were on the baseball field together.Those were very special times and memories for all of us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

December 3, 2009

Lanier, Paula, and Erin, my prayers are with you. May God help get you through this difficult time.
Ann King
Birmingham, AL

Buddy and Sandy Yarberry

December 3, 2009

Lanier, Paula, and Erin, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nothing will make you feel better right now but know that God is holding you. God Bless.

December 3, 2009

Brad was a very sweet young man. He was a very good friend to my daughter (Ashley Danner). We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah, Ashley and Dylan Danner

bridget watson-yeater

December 3, 2009

Brad was like a member of my family. We loved him and will miss him very much.

tara brown

December 3, 2009

Brad was a fun,loving,and caring friend of mine who will always be loved n missed so very much. my heart goes out to his family, this was a horrible tradgity

Dennis and Judy Rice

December 3, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Dennis and Judy Rice

December 3, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Merice Raff

December 3, 2009

Lanier,Paula,Erin, You are in our thoughts and Prayers,
We love you,,
Rest In Peace Brad,
Love from ,,Merice and Richard,Joshua

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