ODELL STRICKLINwas born in Savannah, Tennessee on December 8, 1931 the son of the late Simon and Linnie Wilkerson Stricklin.Mr. Stricklin was a retired Janitor for Hardin County High School. He also was a Janitor for Parris Manufacturing. Mr. Stricklin loved his children and grandchildren, and he also loved the aides that took care of him at the Nursing Homes. He departed this life on April 7, 2012 at the Park Rest Nursing Home in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 80 years, 3 months and 30 days.Mr. Stricklin is survived by one daughter, Jeanise Pigg of Linden, Tennessee2 sons, Randall Stricklin and Zandall Stricklin, both of Savannah, Tennessee7 grandchildren, Kalum Stricklin, Brittany Kelly, Angela Smithson, Natasha Steely, Brittany Devore, Cody Stricklin and Zandall Tristan Stricklin 3 great grandchildren, Chase Kelly, Baylie Kelly and Caleb SteelyIn addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Roy Dean Stricklin, one sister, Margaret Stanfill and one brother, Jay Stricklin