Mr. Strickler passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he was a son of the late Marshall Handy Strickler and Marian Louise Castle Strickler.
Doug was a graduate of Dennison University in Ohio, where he received a National Merit Scholarship, and a graduate of the University of South Carolina Law School. He was a 5th Judicial Circuit Public Defender for South Carolina. Doug was a crossword puzzle aficionado, Civil War historian and a Grateful Dead fan. He was a longtime patron of Goats Coffee and Wine Bar and he loved a good glass of wine.
Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Jean Gray Strickler of Columbia; brothers, Scott Strickler (Claudia) of Brevard, N.C. and Robert Strickler of Spartanburg; nephews, Gordon Strickler (Maria), Allan Strickler (Lauren) and Warren Strickler (Kristen).
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gordon Marshall Stricker.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Doug’s honor may be made to any animal rescue organization.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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