Eugene “Gene” Talmadge Strickland, 90, passed away on November 14, 2024.
He believed in the significance of education and encouraged his loved ones to always acquire knowledge. Gene enjoyed a good joke and sharing stories. In 2023, he published a book he had been writing for a few years, “Living in Abject Poverty.”
Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing and cooked many delicious meals from the crops he grew in his treasured garden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Osborn and Willie Mae T. Strickland; and daughter, Tina Strickland.
SURVIVORS: his wife of sixty-seven years, Mary Strickland of Claxton, Ga.; three sons, Marty (Kay) Strickland of Franklin, NC., Olan (Rose Ann) Strickland of Graceville, Fl., and Eric (Lisa) Strickland of Cumberland Gap, TN.; ten grandchildren, and twenty great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward (Carley) Strickland, and Preston (Ruby) Strickland; sister, Doris (Dick) Reed; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
FUNERAL: Graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Brewton Cemetery.
BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to, Evans County C.A.R.E.S., 186 Claxton, Ga. 30417; Brewton Cemetery, P.O. Box 978, Claxton, Ga. 30417.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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