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Cecil "Strick" Strickland

12/03/1946 - 06/08/2022

Obituary For Cecil "Strick" Strickland

Graveside service for Cecil Strickland, 75, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, 2022, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Jerry Dowdell, Officiating and Tyree Allen, Eulogist.

Mr. Strickland, who passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his home in Opelika, AL, was born December 3, 1946 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required).

He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Carrie Strickland of Opelika, AL; three children, Reginald Strickland, Shimeka Strickland both Opelika, AL and Reverend Michael (Sylvia) Strickland; ten grandchildren, Brandon Minnifield of Opelika, AL, Samuel Maurice Smith of Lanett, AL, Marcus Mack of Notasulga, AL, Andre Allen, Tyree Allen, Marieka Strickland, Marinah Strickland all of Atlanta, GA, Kadarius Pitts, LaJavien Pitts and Davion Pitts all of Opelika, AL; seven great-grandchildren, Lauren Minnifield, Ty’Hra Minnifield, Shamara Smith, Paige Brooks, Taylor Mack, Morgan McCurdy and Bryson Allen; one sister, Kathleen Strickland of Opelika, AL; four sisters-in-law, Amy Carpenter of Ft. Mitchell, AL, Lula Glaze, Dorothy Strickland and Charlestine Nelms all of Opelika, AL; one brother-in-law, John (Annie) Harris of Auburn, AL; four nieces, Cassandra Mills of Atlanta, GA, Annette (Ricky) Pitts, Regina Strickland all of Opelika, AL and Daretha Jackson of Tuskegee, AL; two nephews, Zack Strickland III and Danny (Brenda) Barrow both of Opelika, AL; and host of cousins and friends


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Sending my condolences to the Strickland family. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with each of you.

Regina L. Ivey

We used to sing WE ARE THE BURDEN LIFTERS, THE BURDEN LIFTERS, BURDEN LIFTERS, BRING YOUR BURDENS TO THE LORD TODAY. gonna miss my old BURDEN LIFTER ORIGINAL MEMBER

My sincere condolences to the family. May the Lord be your strength during this difficult time. Mr. Strickland was a great man and will be truly missed. Dwanna"Stella"Pitts

Praying for all Families Rest In Heaven my friend singing in the Heavenly Choir will miss you O.D.M.Gospel Singer from Moreland,Ga

My condolence from Minster Chris and Disciples of Columbus, Georgia

Sorry to hear.l will keep the family in prayer.

Praying for family.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Strickland family in the passing of the family patriarch, Cecil Strickland. May all the warm and special memories of Cecil stay with the family and bring peace and comfort through the days ahead. Gwen Ivory-Thomas, Columbus, Ohio.

Sending prayers of comfort and blessings to the Strickland Family in your time of lost. Greg and Stacee Nelms, Opelika AL

So sorry to hearing about my friend. I will be 🙏 🤲 praying for you and your family. Marilyn finley and the star wonders gospel singer. Camp Hill Al

Praying for the family. Rip

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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