Arthur Walter Strickland Jr.

Arthur Walter Strickland, Jr. of Ashland VA, formerly of Fredericksburg, VA, peacefully passed away the morning of June 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hempstead, NY on May 6, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walter Strickland Sr. Arthur leaves behind his loving wife Pamela, his sons David and wife Megan; Stephen and wife Candace Strickland and daughter Justine Wiseman and husband Blake, grandchildren Brock and Melissa Strickland, Ryan and Laura Strickland, Stephanie and Reid Ashworth, Hannah Strickland, Seth Strickland and Grace Wiseman. Art served in the US Navy and worked for White Packing Co and Coca Cola. He loved gardening, wood working and spending time with his wife and family. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 18 at the Lewis Ginter Recreation Association, 3421 Hawthorne Ave. Richmond, VA 23222, from 1PM to 4PM. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that a donation be made to At Home Hospice, 2922 West Marshall Street, Richmond Virginia 23230 or your local SPCA. We will forever carry his memory in our hearts.