James Edward Strickland
February 8, 2019
James Edward Strickland, 72, of Ripley formerly of Elkview went home to be with the Lord Friday February 8, 2019 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness. He was the son of the late Hollie Ray Strickland and Elsie Spencer Strickland. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elisabeth Carper; sister Pearl Carpenter. James was a member of First Baptist Church Clendenin. He was a retired employee of Clendenin Lumber and Pfaff and Smith. A very proud member of the NRA and a Vietnam War Veteran. James was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by: wife, Judy Layne Chapman Strickland; children, Regina Lynn Kessell (Harley), James E. Strickland Jr. (Lisa) and Angela Strickland; brother, Marshall Strickland (Loretta), Mary Bailey and Janis Drake (Ray); grandchildren, Ashley, Hollie, Buddy, Jonathan, Joshua, Jordan and Samantha; 8 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin. The funeral will immediately follow at 8 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Jeremy Jett officiating. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Clendenin Memorial Gardens with American Legion Post 61 performing Military Graveside Rites. Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
James Edward Strickland, 72, of Ripley formerly of Elkview went home to be with the Lord Friday February 8, 2019 at CAMC Memorial after a long illness. He was the son of the late Hollie Ray Strickland and Elsie Spencer Strickland. He was also... View Obituary & Service Information