OBITUARY Forrest Wayne Strickler September 23, 1932 – December 18, 2018 Forrest Wayne Strickler, 86, passed during the late evening hours of Tuesday (December 18, 2018) at his residence surrounded by his beloved family following an extended illness. Forrest was born on September 23, 1932 in Kingsport, TN to the late James Jasper & Sara Kate (Cain) Strickler. Forrest married the love of his life, Frances Manilla (Fields) Strickler, on July 2, 1955. Forrest was the owner and operator of Strickler Excavating for over 50 years. He has been a dedicated member of Emory United Methodist Church all of his life. He was a member of Kingsport Masonic Lodge No. 688 as well as a member of Liberty Chapter #198 Order of Eastern Star. In his spare time he enjoyed farm work and spending time with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter, Taylor (the light of his life), who shows Tennessee Walking Horses. Forrest was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend; he will be sorely missed. In addition to his parents, Forrest was preceded in death by his sister, Beatrice Elmore; and three brothers, Jasper, J.W., and Charles Strickler. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 63 years, Frances Strickler; son, Kelly Wayne Strickler & wife Teresa; granddaughter, Taylor Leigh Strickler; two brothers, Alvin & wife Iva and Clarence & wife Helen Strickler; three sisters, Bernice Holt, Betty Davenport, and Charlsie Poore & husband Tommy; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends on Friday (December 21, 2018) from noon to 5 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Tallent and Pastor Randall Wright officiating. Forrest will be laid to rest on Saturday (December 22, 2018) at 10 a.m. in the Garden of Apostles at East Lawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be David Strickler, Jackie Strickler, Joey Strickler, Jeff Strickler, Mark Strickler, Freddy Davenport, Gary Fields, Chuck Lister, and Joey McCurry. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the Strickler family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Strickler family. Send Flowers Show Your Support Share Obituary share to facebook share by email share link Receive Notifications
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