Ernest Strickland
Ernest Strickland, Jr., of Ooltewah, died on Monday, July 25, 2016 in a local hospital.
He retired from Alstom Power after many years of service. He was a faithful member of Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of AARP and the NAACP.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Strickland, Sr.; mother, Irene Strickland; siblings, Joe Strickland, Inez Reed, and Opal Talley; nephew, Andy Strickland.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria J. Strickland; sons, Langdon (Roshell) Strickland of Tampa, FL and Jemaine (Latoya) Strickland of Powder Springs, GA; daughter, Stephanie (Scott) Sheridan of Ooltewah; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Connell Strickland of Ringgold; sisters, Wylene (Reverend J.C., IV) Bonner of St. Louis, MO and Sarah Moore of Chattanooga; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends.
Visitation is on Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church with the funeral to follow at noon with Pastor J.C. Bonner, IV as the eulogist. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.