Joe Stricklin Obituary
Mr. Stricklin honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked at Napa Auto Parts as a machinist and at Genuine Parts for over 30 years. Joe loved spending time with his family, watching Tennessee football, and playing his instruments.
Joe Stricklin departed this life on Monday, October 20, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
He is survived by his daughters, Christy Hamilton and her husband Tracy and Amy Weeks and her husband Chris; brother, Kenneth Stricklin and his wife Patsy; grandchildren, Chase Reynolds (Jamie Knox), Caleb Reynolds, Carly Comer and her husband Wesley, Chloe Reynolds (Hayden Jeter), Cason Reynolds, Calyn Reynolds, and Caris Reynolds; and great grandchildren, Parker Reynolds and Ansleigh Grace Comer.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Jones.
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