Colbert - Larry Strickland, 58, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Emory University Hospital.
Born in Gastonia, NC, Larry had lived in Madison County all of his life. He was the son of Lillian Sorrow Strickland of Colbert and the late James Jackson Strickland. In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Robbie Strickland and infant sister, Tracy Strickland. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, survivors include brothers: Tommy, Roger and Bruce Strickland all of Colbert; sisters and their husbands: Patricia and Doug Morris and Rochelle and Brett Smith all of Colbert; Special friend that was dear to his heart, Cathy Orff; God Children: Christy Moore, Janice Rawley, Dawn Elliot; God Grandchildren: Devin, Jonathan, Holden, Jacob and special God Granddaughter: Kinsley.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 3PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Robby Brown and Pastor David Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Michael Bishop, Jammy Strickland, Wesley Wright, Roger Strickland, Andy Morris, Rocky Strickland and honorary pallbearers will be: Robby, Timmy and Ricky Strickland and Brandon Smith.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.