Edward Charles Strickland Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 31, 2024, at the age of 79, Edward Charles Strickland of Ooltewah, Tennessee, born in Palo Alto, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Edward may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Cowles and Edith Greene Strickland; and his sister Susan Rodd. He is survived by: his wife Arlene Jara Strickland; his son Daniel Strickland; his grandsons, Nate Strickland and Asher Strickland; and also Stephanie Alexander. He is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider attending a play, symphony performance, opera, concert, or dance recital.