John A. "Skeets" Strickland, Jr.

John Aubra "Skeets" Strickland, Jr., 84, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his home in Tallahassee.

The service will be held at graveside at Roselawn Cemetery, Wednesday, February 17th at 11:00 AM.

Mr. Strickland was a native of Gadsden County and a lifelong resident of Tallahassee. He was a graduate of Leon High School, where he excelled at all sports, and was named Most Valuable Player in the first Florida North/South All Star football game. He attended Auburn University on a football scholarship and also played basketball there. A graduate of Florida State University, he was retired as a bank examiner.

He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Survivors include two sons, John A. Strickland, III and Michael Strickland, both of Orlando; two daughters, Carlann Grimes and Candace Watson, both of Orlando; four grandchildren, Alex Bailey, Trey Bailey, Madeline Bailey and Molly Lopez; and two great-grandchildren.

Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee (www.bevisfh.com or 850/385-2193) is assisting the Strickland family with their arrangements.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Feb. 14, 2016.

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Hazel Connell

March 2, 2016

Skeets was a precious friend and a real hero to lots of Tallahasseans who knew him....especially those of Leon High School. My brother, Dorman Edwards, played football with him and I stopped by several times in the years since Dorman passed away to visit with Skeets. He always returned my phone calls. I was apparently away from town when he passed away and I missed my opportunity to meet his family. I extend my sympathy to each and all of you. Everyone loved your Dad.

Bill Runkle

February 16, 2016

Skeets is 'one of a kind'.Enjoyed every moment. Gave his very best in every 'Game'he played.A great athlete..probably as good as any athlete that has ever playeed in Tallassee.. great friend.What you saw was what you got from him. He was as
transparent as any human can be..The 'The Apple in his Momma'and Daddy's eye..If you ever met him..you would
never forget him..Loved his family and his four footed friends .
Heaven will be a new adventure for Skeets..The Lord will have him leading the Choir..We are so thankful for his 'testimony' and witness. Semper Fi...

C. Randall Daniels-Sakim

February 14, 2016

Skeets life was one that was truly well lived. Every major component throughout his life seemed to always have had an unspoken element of service to country and community. I regret not having known him better over the decades but he sure gave the world his best and a fine collection of offspring. Some people are truly handicapped by injuries, seen or unseen, but not Skeets. He once said to some of us that he was more inconvenienced than handicapped in anyway. I've kept that thought for more than two decades --it is wisdom. Thanks for your life Mr. Strickland and all that it has meant to many.

February 14, 2016

I attended FSU with Skeets and we remained close friends for many years. He had close ties with Bainbridge, Ga Strickland genealogy and my line was Climax. He was well known and liked by everyone in Tallahassee. Robert Page, Islamorada, Fla [email protected]

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