John Dexter Strickland
September 4, 1941 – June 1, 2026
ZEBULON – John Dexter Strickland,84, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. John was born in Nash Co. to the late Johnnie & Nannie Bryant Strickland. John’s life was built on strength and faith in his Savior. He was a man of humility, of love and of respect. Despite life’s adversities, John always exemplified self-control and a selfless nature, always willing to do for others. John’s time here was a true example of a life well-lived. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Diane Brantley Strickland; his son, John Corey Strickland; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Strickland; his brothers-in-law, Larry Brantley and Jimmy Oneal, and his siblings, Fred Strickland, Ruth Jeffries, Judy Richardson and Lunell Stone.
Funeral service will begin at 11:00am of Friday, June 5, 2026 at Union Hope Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Jim Robertson.
John is survived by his son, Eddie Strickland; his grandson, Ashley Strickland; his daughter-in-law, Darlene Shadding; his granddaughter, Anna Strickland; his sister-in-law, Phyllis Oneal; his brother-in-law, Jerry Brantley (Regina); his sister-in-law, Becky Brantley and many nieces and nephews.
Flowers welcomed.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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JD was a great man. I remember going from SC and spending the summers with them!!! Love you Eddie and the rest of the family!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!!❤️❤️
Prayers lifted for all of the family, especially for Eddie and Ashley. He could play the harmonica so well. What a kind, gentle soul JD was. He and my dad (1st cousins), built a tree house years ago on the land where I live and own now. I have found many marbles over the past 34 years of being there that was once in that tree house. As the story has always been, my Uncle Johnnie cut down the tree while JD was inside asleep on the mattress. When the tree came down, so did the mattress with him on it along with marbles and who knows what else. Rest in peace JD.😔
Sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed. He was a very good man. We loved to cook for and to see that beautiful smile on his face. We will continue to pray for the whole family and friends. ❤️
Praying for you Eddie 🙏! So sorry you have had a lot on your plate .Praying for you and your son
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