Mr. Garland Rubin Strickland, 79, husband of Ann Bullard Strickland died Sunday, November 6, 2016 at his home after an illness.
Mr. Strickland was born November 8, 1936 in Horry County, a son of the late Everette Fulton Strickland and the late Geneva Shelley Strickland. He was a retired police officer, having served the City of Mullins for 30 years, where he was also a member of the Mullins Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Mr. Strickland was a US Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and member of Wildlife Action. Mr. Strickland was a member of Lake View Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Strickland in addition to his wife of 56 years and of the home are: his Son: James Edgar “Jamie” (Rosie) Strickland of Lake View; 2 Grandsons: Justin James Strickland and Dusty Garland Strickland; 3 Step-Grandchildren: Joshua Lee (Diane) Arch, Tina Louise Arch, and Jamie Ray Bell; 3 Great Grandchildren: Danica Arch, Ava Branham and Elijah Simmons; a Brother: Bob (Dora) Strickland of Darlington; 2 sisters: Janice (Pete) Beckley of Denver, CO and Priscilla McMillan of Mullins; a sister-in-law: Bonnie Strickland of Mullins; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Strickland was predeceased by a brother, Terry B. Strickland.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins, with Rev. Lyn Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.