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Monday, July 30, 2012

Edgar M. "Buddy", "Big Ed" Strickland, Jr. - 19 July 2012

Edgar M. "Buddy", "Big Ed" Strickland, Jr.


STRICKLAND, Edgar M. Jr., 76, born on May 4, 1936, in Bishopville, SC, died on July 19, 2012.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Sr. and Doris Strickland; and Sister, Betty Stokes. 


Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Phyllis Tinker Strickland, FL; one niece; Janet Sue Thomas (Joseph) of SC; and extended family on his wife's side. 


He received a bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Delta Airlines in 1992 and moved to Floral City, Fl. He was on the Golden Boot Awards committee for the Motion Picture and TV fund of LA. An avid NASCAR fan, he attended the last 55 Indianapolis 500 races as well as Daytona, Darlington and more. 


Ed was well loved by his many friends around the world. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Make A Wish Foundation." 


A graveside memorial service with Military Honors for Mr. Strickland will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL, on Friday, August 3, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL


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