He is formerly of Hurricane, W.Va. He retired from Union Carbide in South Charleston, W.Va.
He is survived by four daughters: Beverly Edwards of New Bern, N.C.; Jean White of New Bern, N.C.; Barbara Bunting of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Frances Sullivan of Scott Depot, W.Va; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at Chapman Funeral Home in Hurricane, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 at The Chapel of the Guardian Angel with burial following in Valley View Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be made to the Stricklin family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.