Rev. Edward Carl Strickland, age: 89 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Horizon Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1927 in Smithville, Mississippi. Rev. Strickland was a Navy Veteran and member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He was also a member of the Assembly of God Church. Graveside Services: for Rev. Strickland will be conducted at 1:00pm Wednesday, May 17th at Ebenezer Cemetery with Pastor Bobby Willeby officiating. Interment: will follow. Survived by: Daughter: Patsy Sue Turner of New Johnsonville, TN Brother: Noel Strickland of Greenville, MS Sisters: Edith Summers of Baton Rouge, LA Ruth Branning of Greenville, MS Grandchildren: Paul Edward Jacobs (Lisa), Timothy Turner Matthew Lloyd Jacobs, Shellie Nicole Saulter 7 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents: Richard S. and Ilene Gray Strickland Wife: Ruthey Strickland Son: Edward C. Strickland, Jr. Daughters: Linda Ann Jacobs, Brenda Gail Strickland Brothers: Eugene Strickland, Learl Strickland, Mearl Strickland 1 Great Grandchild Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955