Paul Anthony Strickland, age 48, of Conover, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. Paul was born on February 24, 1972, in Lumberton, NC, the son of Marcus DeLeon Strickland and Betty Sue Pendergrass Strickland.
Paul loved the Cleveland Browns and all sports at Newton-Conover High School. The joys of his life were his nephews and great-niece.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, April Clontz Strickland of the home; brother, Mark Strickland; sister, Annette Rudisill; nephews, Colton Sprinkle, and wife Brianna, Noah Rudisill and Wyatt Rudisill, great-niece Rynli Ann Sprinkle; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A private family service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Drum Funeral Home Chapel in Conover with Pastor Edwin Elmore of Covenant Baptist Church in Conover officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the private service, at Drum Funeral Home in Conover from 1:00 p.m – 2:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to: Atrium Health, Levine Childrens Hospital, Attn: Carrie Keuten, Donations Department, 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
Condolences may be sent to the Strickland family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Strickland family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
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