Mr. Robert Strickland age 72 of Hawks Nest Rd. Blairsville formerly of Mt. Dora, FL. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday April 27, 2018 following a brief illness. Mr. Strickland was born on April 6, 1946 in Eustis, FL., the son of the late Ralph Strickland and the late Beth Allison Strickland. Robert loved fishing, hunting and building model airplanes. He enjoyed going to the Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Strickland in 2015. Mr. Strickland was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving Mr. Strickland are his sister and brother in law, Susan and Mike Miles of Blairsville, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date from the Coosa United Methodist Church and will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Coosa United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund in memory of Mr. Strickland.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com