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William Strickland Obituary

PORTSMOUTH - William “Bill� Lawrence Strickland, Sr., 91, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. He was born in Scotland Neck, NC to the late Richard and Grace Strickland; and was a proud U.S. Army veteran. Bill retired from Tidewater Battery Company. He was a member of Central Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA; and was a member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge #100 in Portsmouth. Bill was an avid golfer and a member of Bide-A-Wee Golf Course for over 50 years, where he also marshaled for several years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Strickland; his brother Walter “Allie� Strickland; and his only son, William “Larry� Strickland, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Strickland; his daughter-in-law, Cyndi Strickland; his granddaughter Loren Harvey and husband, JD; a great granddaughter, Oakley; stepdaughters, Lottie Morgan (Parks), Patsy Mullins, Debra Runyon (John), Sharon James (Ted), and Sandy Kupetz; and several step-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel by Rev. Tim Robertson.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 21, 2019.

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August 27, 2019

Mr. and Mrs. Strickland were our neighbors and he was a good neighbor and we are deeply sorry to hear of his passing. My mother was also born in Scotland Neck, NC. The family has our deepest sympathy.


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August 22, 2019

Bill called on the Norfolk City Garage on Baine ave when I worked in the parts dept. He was a very pleasant person who will be missed by many.

Phyllis Harrell

August 22, 2019

Keith and I are saddened to hear of your loss. We send our love and prayers to you and your family.
Phyllis & Keith Harrell

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