Guy Strickland

January 22, 1942 - October 31, 2022
Guy  Strickland

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Guy Strickland
January 22, 1942 – October 31, 2022

Guy Strickland, age 80 of Leland, NC, passed peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare In Bolivia, NC on October 31, 2022. Guy was born on January 22, 1942 to the late Beamon and Ruby Strickland in Cerro Gordo, NC.

Guy is survived by his wife of 56 years Marie Lewis Strickland of Leland; his son Tim Strickland and his wife Kimberly of Wilmington, NC; son Aaron Strickland of Leland, NC; daughter Karen Thrift and husband David of Winnabow, NC.

He is survived by seven grandchildren; Kristopher Strickland and wife Bethany; Stacy Andrews and husband Derek; Mackenzie Ryan Thrift; Veronica Strickland; Lillian Thrift; Annie Strickland; Finn Strickland. He is also survived by one great-grandchild, Rylynne Lane Strickland.

He is survived by his sister Martha King and husband Andrew of Wilmington, NC; sister Alice Osbourne of Fayetteville, NC; his brother Jerry Strickland and wife Gaby of Missouri and brother Eddie Strickland of Loris, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother John Strickland and sister Grace Smith.

Guy served 18 months in the US Army where he was a radio operator at Fort Dix. After being honorably discharged, he returned to Wilmington, NC where he was hired as the accountant/bookkeeper/office manager for Machine and Welding Supply Company, where he remained for 42 years.

As of this time, to honor Guy’s wishes, the family will not be having any memorial services. We simply ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that if you would like to make any type of donation, please do so in Guy’s name to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Bolivia, NC.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation Leland Chapel 525 Village Road Leland, NC 28451. 910-383-3511

 

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  • November 03, 2022
    Shannon McLaurin says:
    Guy was an amazing man. Heaven has gained another angel. I am SO sorry for your loss. So many good memories were made while growing up with Karen. Hugs from us all.

  • November 03, 2022
    Virginia Ramsey says:
    Will think of Guy now in that land we all plan to go and no more parting forever, and happy with Jesus

  • November 03, 2022
    Mike Reaves says:
    Southport Baptist Church is praying for the Thrift and Strickland families as you grieve the loss of Mr. Strickland. May God grant you peace and comfort now and in the coming days.

  • November 03, 2022
    Regina and Randy Hawse says:
    Guy was a wonderful person. He was always ready with a laugh and a smile. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Prayers for the family. Rest in heaven Guy!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • November 03, 2022
    Barbara Gore says:
    Guy had a humor that he always left you laughing about something that was said in that conversation.He was such a kind,sweet spirited person to be around.Everytime I think of him it is with a smile.Fly high my friend and keep that smile.