Richard was born Feb. 21, 1938 in Ocala,Fl. son of the late Lee Strickland and Cathrine Bearden Strickland.He was retired from G.M. Funeral service will be 2pm Thursday with Bro. Doug Terry officiating.Visitation will be from 4:30pm untill 8pm Wendesday and from 8am until service Thursday at the funeral home.Burial will be at McDonald Cemetery.Survivors include his wife Margaret Welch Strickland of Tn.Ridge,Tn.two sons Darrell Strickland, Kieth Charles Strickland both of Garden City,Mi.one daughter Wanda Kay of Tn.Ridge,Tn.one brother Bobby Fred Pollen of Crossville,Tn. two sisters Clarice Wilson of Dothan,Al. Carolyn Blomer of Metropolis,Ill.