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David Strickland Obituary
March 22, 2022
Rocky Mount, North Carolina - David Brooks Strickland, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. David was born in Nash County, NC on July 21, 1981. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark. B. Strickland.
A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, David was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and a die-hard Tarheels fan. A College and Career Readiness Instructor with Nash Community College for over 12 years, the friendship and bonds he formed with his students will forever live on as well as the impact he made on their success. David especially enjoyed visiting his family along the coast of South Carolina and cherished his nieces and nephew as though they were his own. A dedicated and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, his memory will live on well into the future.
David is survived by his parents, Dr. Henry Howard "Hank" Strickland, Jr. and Rita Anne Barnett Strickland of Georgetown, SC; his brothers, Jeffrey B. Strickland and wife, Brooke of Raleigh and Steven D. Strickland of Raleigh; and his nieces and nephew, Briggs, Bee, Libby, and Coley.
A Celebration David's Life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ross Chellis officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later time at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in David's memory to the Nash Community College David Strickland Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7488, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Dr. Julian Pittman
May 7, 2022
Rita, Hank and family
I am so sorry to learn of David's passing. I fondly remember David as a young child, and how proud his big brother Mark was of him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
George and Stephanie Ramey
March 27, 2022
Rita and Hank and family,
There are no words to express our sadness and grief.... We are so sorry we were not able to attend the service .. please know that we are praying for peace and comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead... In His Love, George and Stephanie Ramey
Craig and Cindy Worthy
March 27, 2022
Rita and Hank and family,
We just learned of David´s passing. There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. We are grateful for all the great memories we have of David and the family at Emerald Isle.We want to let you know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Godwin Family
March 26, 2022
Dear Rita and Hank,
Words cannot express our sorrow for your family during this sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynette, Donald & Tamara
Jay Womble
March 25, 2022
I just learned of David´s passing. I´m so sorry for you all. Brandy and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bunn and Claire
March 25, 2022
Hank and Rita,
No words can adequately express our sorrow in David's passing. He, like yall, are part of our fond memories from the past. Elizabeth was just reminding us of the fun times she used to share with David; Catherine too. We all just hate this more than you know. Can only pray that God will give you his peace that none of us can.
Doris Ann and Mack Reavis
March 23, 2022
Rita, Hank and family,
We just learned of the passing of David. Our hearts are breaking at knowing of the loss of your son. He was a wonderful young man who left you too soon. We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers. With sincere condolences we are sending our love.
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