Lamar Strickland, 83, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home .

A longtime resident of Spring City, Lamar was the son of the late Vandell O. and Lillie Bryant Strickland.  He wa s a veteran of the U. S. Army.  Lamar was a dairy farmer for 35 years and in 1960, he also started Strickland Upholstery which he continued to operate until recently. He like d to hunt and fish.  In his younger days, Lamar was a pitcher on a fast pitch softball team. Lamar was a member of Wolf Creek Baptist Church in Spring City.

He was preceded in death by his son Randy Lee "Rooster" Strickland and grandson Johnathan Vandell Strickland .

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jewel T. Strickland of Spring City, children Mark Strickland and Cathy (Mike) Smith both of Spring City, grandson Justin (Chasity) Whitted of Dayton, granddaughter Rhonda (Sean) Thomas of Athens and great grandson Bryson Whitted of Dayton.

Funeral services are Fri day, October 4 , 2019 at 3:00 p m in the chapel of Vaughn Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Forgey and Rev. Dennis Chambers officiating.  Interment will be in Spring City Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Fri day from 1:00 p m to 3:00 p m at Vaughn Funeral Home.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring Cit y is in charge of arrangements.  Please visit our website at www.vaughn-funeral-home.com to share memories and condolences with the family of Lamar Strickland.