Earl Jackson Strickland Jr.
Earl Jackson Strickland, Jr. of Helena, AL, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 81 years old. He was born on July 22, 1943 to his parents Earl J. Strickland Sr. and Doris Miley Strickland, both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his grandson, Carl Brown; brother, Lamar Strickland; and grandparents, Homer and Nannie Sue Strickland, and Alva and Alice Miley. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Donna Strickland of Helena, AL; sons, Randall Strickland (Dianna) of Clanton, AL and Richard Strickland (Kristie) of Helena, AL; grandsons, Mason Strickland of Locust Grove, GA, Taylor McDowell (Madison) of Pelham, AL, and Russell Brown of Clanton AL; great grandchildren, Tyce McDowell, Banks McDowell, and Ivy Brown; and brother, Jim Strickland of Marietta, GA.
Earl was a member of Helena Methodist Church. He retired after working for the Noland company for 36 years. Earl was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather that loved his family and friends
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Helena Methodist Church on Sunday, December 8, 2024. A visitation will be held at 1pm followed by a service at 2 pm. Rev. Rusty Tate will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helena Methodist Church.
Earl Strickland was a dear man who will be greatly missed. Seeing and talking with him at church was always a happy and sweet part of Sunday mornings.
I know for certain that he is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior and all who loved him will be reunited with him one day.
Rest in the Arms of Jesus until the time when you are reunited with those who love you.
Thank you for always being so kind to me. I didn’t know you were, but I know enough to say it was an honor to know you
My prayers are with you and yours, today and always
Sweet Donna.. I am so very sorry for your loss of your wonderful husband. We will be praying for you and your family. We love you so very much.