Charles Eugene Strickland
Charles Eugene Strickland
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Charles Eugene Strickland, 56, of Decatur, Tennessee passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Charles was born on October 8, 1967, in Fort Riley, Kansas. He was a dedicated member of Boanerges Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar Lee Williams and Mae Williams; and his great grandparents, Frank Williams, and Ollie Williams.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 26 years, Deborah Strickland; children, Christopher Strickland, and Colton Wilson; his mother and step father, Elsie and Phillip Suttles; his two step daughters, Niki (Roberto) Garcia, and Shana Mathis; granddaughter, Adeline Strickland; his half-brother, Sonny Strickland; and half-sister, Gena Strickland; special cousin, Mike Martin; special friend, Tina Clayton and family; Special aunts, Barbara (James) Stapp, and Lillian (Pete) Marr; and his cousin, Jimmy Stapp; along with a host of extended family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland with Pastor David Disney officiating. The family will be receiving friends from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm prior to the service.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at McInturff Cemetery at 11:00 am.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Charles or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311
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