Mr. Barry Thomas Stricklan, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 at his home. He was a resident of Rockwood, Tennessee where he graduated from Rockwood High School. Barry served in the National Guard for 8 ½ years. He enjoyed searching for Arrowheads and other Indian Artifacts and loved listening to Bluegrass music. Barry was an excellent Finish Carpenter and enjoyed making things from Wood. He enjoyed spending his days kayaking down Whites Creek and cruising down the back roads.
"Dad, you may not be with me anymore, but my love for you will never die, you will always be in my heart….because in there you're still alive. Love Always and Forever, Your Little Girl Tori."
He is preceded in death by his parents: Thomas and Willie Rose Stricklan; Brother: William Anthony "Tony" Stricklan, and nephew: William Anthony "Tony Jr." Stricklan. He is survived by:
Daughters: Catherine Victoria "Tori" Stricklan of Oak Ridge, TN
Patricia Alexandria "Allie" (Kyle) Lee of Knoxville, TN
Son: Thomas Scott (Kim) Stricklan of Rockwood, TN
Stepson: Charles Ryan (Misty) Hay of Oak Ridge, TN
Stepdaughter: Alice McKenzie (Joe) Fleming of Kingsport, TN
Grandsons: Cameron Markei Stricklan of Oak Ridge, TN
Jordan Reece Stricklan of Oak Ridge, TN
Thomas Hunter Stricklan of Rockwood, TN
Granddaughter: Veronica "Roni" Kate Lee of Knoxville, TN
Brother: Mike Stricklan of Seminole, FL
Special Friends: Bennie (Shirley) Parks of Wartburg, TN
Tom "Shank" Scarboro of Rockwood, TN
Graveside and interment service will be on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood, TN with military honors conducted by the Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Barry Thomas Stricklan.