Harold Strickland

Harold H. "Junior" Strickland, age 86 of St. Marks, Florida passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Strickland was a commercial fisherman and a retired Tenneco Oil Company Tug Boat Captain. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, he was a member of the Saint Marks First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Fisherman's Association and the Cattleman's Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses and raising livestock. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty nine years: Nettie Kirkland Strickland; sons: Harold "Hoppy" (Julia) Strickland III, Jerry Gordon Strickland, and Skip Floyd all of St. Marks; grandchildren: Dana (Thomas) Wilson, Jimmie (Cristy) Padgett, Shane Strickland, and Charles Strickland all of St. Marks; and fourteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. He was preceded in death by his brother: Gilbert Strickland, his son: Doug Strickland and daughter: Verdie Padgett. Graveside funeral services will be held 12:00pm, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at H.H. Strickland Jr. Cemetery, 133 H.H. Strickland Road, Crawfordville, Florida with Pastor Jonathan Kilpatrick and Reverend David Carraway officiating. The family will receive friends 4-7:00pm, Friday, May 3, 2013 at the St. Marks First Baptist Church, 14 Shell Island Road, St. Marks, FL. Family requests contributions be made to Big Bend Hospice, the Epilepsy Foundation, or St. Marks First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME. 850-559-3380 . Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/