Mr. James Troy Strickland

Brother James Troy Strickland was born on October 14, 1954, in McNeil, AR to Velma Strickland and the late Wade Strickland Sr. He passed away on December 15, 2022, at the John L. McClellan VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. At an early age, James accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and joined the St. John Baptist Church in Buckner, Arkansas. While living in Michigan, James joined the Peck Street Church of Christ. He graduated from Magnolia High School in 1972. After graduation, James enlisted in the United States Army. James was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Mary Willis-Strickland, of Waldo, AR. They were married May 31, 1981, and remained married until her passing on June 10, 2021. James is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Strickland, father Wade Strickland Sr, maternal grandparents, John and Minnie Bell McGee, paternal grandparents Rich and Rosie Strickland, sisters Minnie Jean Strickland-Rogers and Annie Strickland-Simpson and brother Wade Strickland Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories: Mother, Velma Strickland of Magnolia, AR, daughter Kim Wesley of Magnolia, AR. Five sisters: Jessie Jamerson (Cliff Jamerson) and Angela Jenkins both of Magnolia, AR, Linda Jenkins and Fred Sharp of Waldo, AR, Rosie Qualls (Alonzo Qualls) of Riverside, CA and Linette Curry (Vernon Curry) of McNeil, AR. Brothers: Randy Strickland (Betty Strickland) of El Dorado, AR, Gary Strickland (Mary Strickland) and George Jenkins and Shelia Wright of Magnolia, AR and Leroy Strickland of Milwaukee, WI. Two grandkids Ashanti Zackery and Ashaadrick Gantt and eight great-grandkids: JaKaidence, JaKailyn, JaKinslee, Ahmad, Makhi, JaKaiden, Ashaadrick Jr., Ayden, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Celebration of Life services will be held Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, AR, at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Plainview Cemetery in Magnolia, Arkansas with Military Honors, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Visitation will be Tuesday, {Dec. 20th} from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services or During Visitation Hours.” However, wearing masks ensure safety for you and others. Thank you.

Mr. James Troy Strickland

October 14, 1954 - December 15, 2022

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October 14, 1954 - December 15, 2022

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