Elvin Strickland

C. Elvin Strickland, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on June 28, 1930 in Brunswick, Georgia to Jasper Strickland and Lessie Manning Strickland. He is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Deborah H. Strickland, his son, Larry Strickland, and a brother, Alex Strickland. Elvin spent his early years in Brunswick, Georgia but after the death of his mother at age 8 he spent the remainder of his childhood at the Georgia Baptist Children�s Home in Atlanta. He graduated from Hapeville High School in Hapeville, GA and then attended Norman Park Junior College in Norman Park, GA. He was a photographer in the Air Force Reserves when he was called to active duty during the Korean War. Elvin married Deborah Hendrix in 1953 in Atlanta, GA and embarked on a career as a professional photographer, a camera store owner, and finally a representative for Woodmen of the World Insurance before retiring to care for his wife in the years before her death in 2008. He had a passion for beauty which he captured in his photography, and in his love of woodworking. He was a model of integrity and care for anyone in need. As a lifelong Baptist, Elvin served in leadership positions in every church where he was a member. Elvin is survived by his son, Gary Elvin Strickland and spouse, Stephanie of Sioux Falls, SD; two granddaughters and a grandson, granddaughter, Amy Strickland Kirkland and husband, Patrick, their daughter, Riley; granddaughter, Lori Strickland Stidham and husband, Kevin and their children, Blakely, Rowan, and Trent, and grandson, Jonathan Strickland. He is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The visitation for Elvin Strickland will be held at Scot Ward Funeral Services in Conyers, GA on Sunday afternoon, January 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. A special time of remembering his life will take place at 6:15 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at Center Hill Baptist Church, 6372 GA Hwy 20, Loganville, GA at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, followed by interment at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington, GA at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Rick King and Dr. Gary Strickland will be officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Center Hill Baptist Church, Loganville, GA or �The Deborah and Elvin Strickland Scholarship Fund� at Sioux Falls Seminary, Sioux Falls, SD. Condolences may be left on C. Elvin Strickland�s online guest book at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers, GA 30012, 770-483-7216.

Elvin Strickland

June 28, 1930 - January 28, 2016