Loving and faithful husband of Michelle Baker Strickland; Father of Sherrie Roberts of Gilbert, AZ, Michelle Strickland of Shelby Township, MI, Emily Strickland of Shelby Township, Alyssa Strickland of Auburn Hills, MI, Jordan Baker of Canton, GA and Travis Strickland of Canton, GA; Son of Pauline Strickland of Keego Harbor, MI; Brother of L.T. (Denise) Strickland and Rita Burling (Joe) of Waterford; Grandfather of Aiden, Vanessa and Jackson; Nephew of Joann Neil (Richard), George (Cathy), Claudia (Larry), Mike (Collette), Bill, Lois (Greg), Mark (Patti); Cousin of Bret, Rick (Cynthia), Tommy (Laura), Tonya (Joel), Brian, Clayton, Parker, Malesha, Amanda, Jason, Angelica, Paul, Kevin (Heather), Greg (Kelli) and many second cousins; Uncle of Tony (Anne-Abel), Andrew (Leah), Alexa and Nicholas. Mike was a great man with a strong faith in God; faithful and dedicated to his family; his love was passionate and everlasting; and his heart was caring and kind.