David Ralph Strickland

Published 3:55 pm Saturday, June 6, 2015

Services for David Ralph Strickland, 79, of Sorrento, Florida, are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Faith Christian Center, Cairo. The Rev. Ronald Barrett will officiate. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Cairo. Mr. Strickland passed away at his home in Sorrento on Friday, June 5, 2015. Mr. Strickland was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Cairo, to the late James Howard Strickland and Ethel Frances Andrews Strickland. On June 6, 1954, he married Sylvia Jean Ingram Strickland, who survives. They enjoyed 61 years as soulmates. He was self-employed in property management. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include: wife, Sylvia Jean Ingram Strickland, of Sorrento, FL; son, Michael Strickland (Lucy) of Sorrento, Florida; daughter, Lisa Bentley (Brian) of Mt. Dora, Florida; grandchildren, Brittany Bentley of Tavares, Florida, Brandon Bentley of Mt. Dora, Florida; stepgrandchildren, Brian Bentley Jr., of Winter Springs, Florida, Lindsey Bentley, of Eustis, Florida; two great-grandchildren, Madison Bentley Haley Ray; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Riley Pace, Layth Stitou; sister, Carolyn Sampson, (Gene), of Thomasville; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Vernon Strickland and Wayne Strickland. Memorials may be made in Mr. Strickland’s memory to: Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, Florida 32778. The family will receive friends at Faith Christian Center, Cairo, from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour of 11 a.m. Guests may sign the online register at www.clarkfuneral.com. — Clark Funeral Home