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1940 Bobby 2020

Bobby Stricklin

March 11, 1940 — March 30, 2020

BOBBY STRICKLIN

was born in Savannah, Tennessee on March 11, 1940 the son of the late Jesse Martin and Maudie Mae Ferrell Stricklin.

On March 21, 1964 he was united in marriage to Norma M. Davidson, who survives.

Bobby honorably served his country for 8 years in the Army National Guard. He retired from Memphis Light, Gas and Water where he worked as a pipe fitter. Bobby was a member of Forest Hill Church of Christ and was also a member of IBEW. In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf, gardening and yard work.

Bobby departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence in Collierville, Tennessee at the age of 80 years and 19 days.

In addition to his wife of 56 years, Norma of Collierville, Tennessee he is survived by his children, Christina Stephenson Barber and her husband Troy of Memphis, Tennessee and Jeffrey B. Stricklin of Collierville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Davis Alex Stephenson, Nicholas W. Stephenson, Blake Walker Stricklin and Emma Katherin Stricklin; sister, Peggy Martin of Memphis, Tennessee; and brothers, Jamie D. Stricklin of Savannah, Tennessee, Fred Stricklin of Savannah, Tennessee and his twin brother, Willie D. Stricklin of Byhalia, Mississippi.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Marybelle Stricklin Faulkner and one brother, Wendell Stricklin.

Memorial Donations may be made to Page Robbins Adult Day Care, 1961 South Houston Levee Rd., Collierville, Tn. 38017 and Memphis School of Preaching, 3950 Forest Hill Rd., Memphis, TN 38125.

In response to Governor Lee's Executive Order 17 which took effect at 12:01 AM March 23, 2020, there will be no public visitations or services until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bobby Stricklin, please visit our flower store.

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Saturday, April 4, 2020

11:00am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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