James Myron Strickland

James Myron Strickland, age 86, of Buford, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Chuck Russell. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Syble Rogers Strickland, Buford, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Rhonda Russell, Buford, GA and Phyllis and Rob Myers, Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren, Chad Russell, Clermont, GA, Tyler and Corinne Myers, Atlanta, GA and Lee and Kayla Myers, Norcross, GA; two great grandchildren, Bennett Myers, Norcross, GA and Leo Myers, Atlanta, GA; brother, Harold Strickland, Murrayville, GA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and James Mabrey, Meansville, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Strickland was born March 30, 1932 in Clermont, GA. He was a 1949 graduate of Clermont High School and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Mr. Strickland owned several businesses during his work career including Metro Tent Rental. He was a member of the North Dekalb Lions Club and a member of Johns Creek Baptist Church in Alpharetta, GA.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. David White of Johns Creek Baptist Church and Rev. David Sapp officiating. Private interment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, July 13^th from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorial donations may be made to Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005 in memory of James Myron Strickland.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.