Walter Lee Strickland

After a life of joy and adventure, Walter patiently endured health challenges until the day he closed his eyes at home and opened them for his greatest adventure in heaven. First and foremost, he loved the Lord Jesus. He enjoyed being together with his family camping, traveling, fishing, boating, hunting, designing and building homes, and photography. He always put others before himself.

Walter was born July 17, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas. After graduating from Lamar University, he worked most of his career as a Xerox salesman. He served as a tank commander during his nine years in the Texas National Guard.

Walter was blessed with 59 years of marriage to his high school sweetheart, Blanche. They had three children: Mark, Matthew, and Peggy. His twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren brought him such joy. His extended family cared deeply for him just as he did for them.

Dad was a leader for Mark’s Boy Scout troop, attended every one of Matthew’s football games, and always welcomed help from his little shadow, Peggy. He taught Sunday School with his wife, and mentored new people at work. He was truly a great friend to all!

A visitation with family and friends will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Georgetown, Texas with funeral services to follow at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. David Griffin. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Cemetery in Austin, Texas.

If you wish to give a memorial in his honor, please consider the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1331 West University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas 78628.

Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.