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Don Strickland Obituary
Richard Donald (Don) Strickland, 85, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County after a lengthy illness.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date.
The late son of Annie Davis Strickland and J. Harold Strickland of Lexington, Don was born on July 6, 1935 in Davidson County. He graduated from Linwood High School and attended Lenoir Rhyne College. Don was a retired trucking executive, a former member of the city board of Davidson Federal, a board member of the North Carolina Trucking Association and a former board member and president of the Art Guild of Davidson County. As an avid golfer, Don enjoyed golfing trips with his oldest son and friends and reminiscing about the many golf courses they had played around the world. His greatest pleasure came from trips with his family and spending time with his most beloved grandchildren and his many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Byrd Strickland; two sons, Richard Strickland (Betsy) and John Strickland of Lexington; one daughter, Joni Strickland Garman of West Palm Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren, Courtney S. Waterman (Tom) of Chesapeake, Virginia, Dr. Lillian Strickland of Raleigh, NC, John and Maggie Garman of West Palm Beach, Florida, Virginia and Davis Strickland of Benton, Louisiana, Mattie S. Sills (Jake) of Lexington and two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Henry Waterman of Chesapeake, Virginia. Don is also survived by a sister, Ann Strickland Darr (Lester) of Lexington, a brother Philip Strickland (Bonnie) of Jacksonville, NC and brother-in-law Roger Carmichael of Kernersville, NC. His sister, Linda Strickland Carmichael, preceded him in death.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice of Davidson County for their compassionate care and many kindnesses to the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 436, Lexington, Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Memories and Condolences
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Richard & Ferry Lane Lowder
June 3, 2021
Margaret and family so sad and with sympathy for all of you.Our hearts go to Richard, John and Joni as they grew up with our children and they have memories. Don was the same age as my Richard,he remembers many basketball and sports stories. You and Don helped him so much in his business and we thank you. He was kind and helped our Lexington to be a great town. May God Bless you through this difficult time.
Joanne Rivenbark Willis
June 2, 2021
God bless you and your family, Margaret. I pray for peace and healing for each of you.
Lauren Carmichael
June 2, 2021
Some of my fondest memories from childhood are times spent with the family in Lexington; talking, laughing, eating good food, and of course listening to Uncle Don’s wonderfully entertaining stories. I can still hear his voice saying “Hey Shug” before he told, once again, the story of the time he tried to encourage me to eat potato salad at the beach! (Ha, ha I still don’t like it, Uncle Don!) Don was a wonderful man, full of love and kindness. I’m so thankful for his life. Aunt Margaret, Richard, John, and Joni, Doug and I send you our heartfelt condolences. May the coming days bring you comfort and peace.
Ann Floyd Adams
June 2, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was my Daddy's first cousin. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Joe Akers
June 2, 2021
Margaret, Richard, John and Joni, I am very sorry for your loss. Don was a Great man and a Great Boss. The world will be a little smaller without him. I will pray for comfort you as you remember him.
Cissy Hunt Redwine
June 2, 2021
Thinking of you, Margaret and sending prayers and love.
Joni (Charles) Hayes
June 1, 2021
Margaret, Richard, John, and Joni. I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a great man. One of my fondest memories of him is how much he loved his little dog. I remember baby sitting the doggy (I cannot recall his name), and I thought, if anything happens to this dog, Don will fire me for sure!!! Good memories!
I will be praying for you all.
Glenn Wilson
June 1, 2021
Sorry for your lost. May Don Rest In Peace.
Julia Strickland
June 1, 2021
Uncle Don, you are loved and missed by so many. Your last wish was to just "be happy"; I will do my best every day to honor them. Aunt Margaret, Joni, John & Richard, you are in my thoughts & prayers. May time ease the sting of loss. Love, Julie
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