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Samuel Strickland Obituary

KINSTON - Samuel Strickland Jr. was born to Dennis William and Mordecia (Murphy) Strickland on May 21, 1928, in Craven County. He departed this life on May 6, 2009, at his home on Wilson Avenue. He was two weeks shy of his 81st birthday. Sam, as he was known, fathered 18 children, 10 boys and 8 girls. A construction worker by trade, Sam loved hard work and tilling his garden. He was almost as proud of his collard greens as his children. He was a faithful member of Lawson Chapel Church in Lenoir County. His over-sized personality and present will be missed by family and friends. Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Neva Clark Strickland; his sister Mary (Matt Lee) S. Deaver and his brother, W Dennis Strickland; his daughter, Tanis D. Strickland; his son, Rev. Dennis C. Wade; granddaughters, Neva Marie Strickland and Tadecia M. Strickland and foster parents Louis and Roxie Styles. He leaves to cherish his memory; His sons: Rev. Ray E. Strickland (Myrna) of Shreveport, LA.; Samuel Strickland III (Laverne), Frederick W. Strickland, Ronnie D. Strickland (Elizabeth), all of Raleigh, NC; Kenneth E. Strickland (Cynthia) of Kinston, NC; Dennis A. Strickland of Turkey; David L. Wade (Tonie), Charles A. Wade (Arletha), both of Kinston, NC; and Eddie D. Wade (Lorena) of Fairfield, CA. His daughters Mordecia D. Strickland of Charlotte, NC; Marilyn D. Wise of Kinston, NC; Deborah A. Bell of Elizabeth, NJ; Tanitial M. Strickland, Rev. Dorothy W. Gooding (Kenneth), Pastor Nancy D. Wade, and Diane V. Wade, all of Kinston, NC. His sister, Annie Susie Grant, sisters-in-law Flora B. Moore and Josephine Clark, all of Kinston, NC., brothers-in-law Calvin Murphy and James E. Murphy, daughter-in-law Rev. Carol Wade, foster sisters Gerline Styles Parker, Deborah Best, Patricia Cox, Helen (Sis) Sutton and Bernice Staten and foster brother Victor Styles, all of Kinston, NC. Special friend Vera Cotton of Kinston, NC. Dozens of nieces, nephews – among them devoted niece and nephew Luberta and Hilton Parker of Kinston, NC; 36 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at noon, Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at United American Free Will Baptist Tabernacle at 1011 University St. Kinston, NC., 28501. The church can be reached at (252) 527-0120. Viewing will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 and family visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2009 at Mills Funeral Home. Online condolences may be submitted at www.millsfh.com. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com. (Paid Obituary)

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Published by Free Press from May 8 to May 13, 2009.

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Sheila Simmons

May 14, 2009

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

John Boone

May 14, 2009

To the Strickland Family,

We are thinking about you during this difficult time. Your father will be missed but he is in a better place now.

CAROLYN SPEIGHT-KING

May 13, 2009

TO ALL OF SAM'S CHILDREN AND DOROTHY YOU KNOW I DIDN'T GET TO SEE YOU BUT YOU ALL KNOW MY PRAYERS AND SORROWS ARE EXTENDED TO ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME.

Willie Dunn

May 13, 2009

To the Strickland Family, It is with saddness, I learn of your father's homegoing. But as we all know, we too have to pass down that journey as well. But what a blessing and a treasure to have him with you during his 80 years on this earth. Mr. Sam and Your Mother Ms. Neva is together again. Sorry, I was unable to attend his homegoing but you all are in my prayers and my thoughts. A childhood friend and extended family member (Pokey)

Shirley McCloud and Family

May 13, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Helen Graham

May 13, 2009

To the family of Mr.Sam Strickland. May the peace of God that passes all your understanding strengthen your hearts and minds as you continue to look to the hills from which cometh your help.
God bless you

Renee (Parker) Murrell

May 12, 2009

To the entire family I send my condolences to each of you. There will never be another Uncle Sam, may God comfort your hearts in the following days and months.

Teresa Sumner

May 12, 2009

Dorothy, I was sad to learn of your father's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Jearline Harris Spence

May 12, 2009

To the Strickland Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. I know that words means very little to you today but remember God is with you and he will strength you.

Dianna Carroll

May 12, 2009

To Dioni and the rest of the Strickland family,

I am praying for you during this difficult time. God Bless.

Deborah Fleming

May 11, 2009

Hi Frederick, Sam & Laverne, Mordecia and Marilyn,
I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of your father. We all go back a long way. Fred, I just spoke of you to my son and husband when you were so late picking me up to go to my Jr. prom. I'll never forget that. Take care and you guys are in my prayers! Keep your heads up and remember that God is in control!! Sorry that I can be with you tomorrow.
Deborah Lawson Fleming & Family

John & Dorothy King

May 11, 2009

To the Strickland Family,

We are praying that you will look to the Lord for your strength. As you know we worship a God who is greater than our greatest problem. He will see you through this time of sorrow.

May 11, 2009

Marilyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jennifer Mervin

Joyce Kerns

May 11, 2009

To the Strickland Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of your father. Hold to each other and keep the memories close to your heart. Frederick, if you need anything, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Joyce Kerns, Program Supervisor
Central Prison
Raleigh, North Carolina

Heather Henson

May 11, 2009

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with the strength to make it through this difficult time, and the peace to know that your father is in Great Hands.

Dee Brubaker

May 11, 2009

Sam

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Laverne and your family during this time. God Bless

Tim Bright

May 11, 2009

May God bless your family not just in your time of sorrow but always.

Elder Marilyn Bell Dixon

May 11, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jackie Dupree

May 10, 2009

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

May 10, 2009

My Thoughts and Prayers Are with you. To the family May the prayers of those who care help ease the pain you're going through. And may sweet memories of your loved one bring serenity to you.

Hazel Ann Styles, Williams
900 Co-Op City Blvd., Apt. 5B
Bronx NY 10475

Your cousin, Angela C. Simmons(Classmate of Deborah & Ronnie and Co-worker of Marilyn)

May 10, 2009

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

E. DuPree Bodnel

May 10, 2009

To Fred, Sam, Nancy,Dorothy,and Luberta and family. You are at the heart of so many prayers. Some for comfort and some for strength. Just know that you are not alone. Rembember John 14:18, I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you. Peace be unto you. (Fred's classmate of 7T4)

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