Obituary for Walter Strickland

Walter Strickland, 69, formerly of Aberdeen, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home in Sanford surrounded by family.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 PM Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Southern Pines. Burial will follow at the Strickland Family Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.

First and foremost, Walter loved his family. He loved cooking simple country food and sharing his recipes with family and friends.  He was a lover of all things outdoors, hunting, fishing, and wildlife. Walter was a hardworking, dedicated truck driver and worked many years with Williams Brothers Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ella Mae Strickland, a brother, John M. Strickland, and a nephew, Gary Strickland, Jr.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Johnson and husband Chase of Sanford, NC, a son, Scott Matthews and wife Samantha of Broadway, NC, his grandchildren, Daylin, Braxten, Leilah, Presley, Kip, and Briar. He is also survived by his siblings, Linda Netherly, Gary Strickland, Cathy Locklear, Marvin Strickland, Ann Strickland all of Aberdeen, NC, his nieces and nephews, Tonya Hamilton, Damion Netherly, Jacoby Hamilton, Derrick Strickland, Rusty Strickland, Blake Strickland, Chyella Strickland, Shane Strickland, and many great nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.

Services arrangements have been entrusted to Boles Funeral Home.

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