In 1960 he relocated to Kansas City, MO and three years later in 1963 Hubert married the love of his life Ms. LowRee Roberson. They were married for 58 blessed years and together they raised a loving, God fearing family of three sons.
Hubert confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend R.C. Clay of Union Hill Baptist Church, Arkansas. Upon moving to Kansas City he united with Memorial Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend T .B. Baker. After many years of service he was led to help organize Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Jessie Frazier, where he continued his service on the deacon board, and as a member of the male chorus.
Hubert started his early career with General Motors and in 1974 he received his welding certification and joined Delco Battery. He was a strong and faithful worker until he retired after 30yrs of service. He ventured into entrepreneurship and opened Lamar's Donut Shop, with the help of his family the business was a success for several years. In his spare time Hubert loved fishing, bowling, playing cards, dominoes, and golfing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
On November 8th, 2022 Hubert Strickland III transitioned through the Heavenly Gates and accepted God's hand.
He was preceded in death by both parents, 3 brothers Sam Strickland, Joe Strickland, and Wlllie Strickland Jr., and 4 sisters Florence Strickland, Nancy Mae Strickland-Tillman, Betty Jewel Strickland- Daniels, and Queen Ester Strickland Moore.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving devoted wife LowRee Strickland. 3 sons and 3 daughters, Wendell (Dannah), Dwayne (Nicole) and Tony (Marlo) 5 grandchildren Tia Strickland, Dontae Strickland, Justin Strickland (Louise), Mariah Strickland- Mcmiller (Julian) and Iabrea Strickland. 4 step-grandchildren, Dwayne, Meechie, Deannah, Kaishon, and 1 great granddaughter Dimples. His loving Church family, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
A visitation for Hubert will be held Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 8640 Sni-bar Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64129. A funeral service will occur Friday, November 18, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 8640 Sni-bar Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64129. A committal service will occur Friday, November 18, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
Hubert will be laid to rest in Mount Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131; Section: 24, Lot: 166, Grave: 5.
Serving as pallbearers are Ebenezer Deacons and Trustee's, Wendell Strickland, Tony Strickland, Justin Strickland, Dwayne Strickland, Dontae Strickland and Julian Mcmiller.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtmoriah.net for the Strickland family.
