Roy Lee Strickland, 55, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.
Roy was born in Oakland City, Indiana on December 25, 1959. He served in the United States Army and retired as a truck driver. Roy enjoyed NASCAR, mowing grass, and helping people and his neighbors. He loved animals, especially his pets, and was a great storyteller. Roy will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Roy is survived by his son, Tim Strickland of Evansville, IN; and a sister, Glenda Oglesby of Evansville, IN.
Roy was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Morris Strickland and a son from another mother, Jamie Wilson.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, December 21, 2015 at Locust Hill Cemetery, 3800 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN 47710 where th Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.