Ross A. Strickland, 76, of Plant City, Florida passed away on September 24, 2022 at Solaris Health Care in Plant City, Florida. His funeral services are 2:30 PM, Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida with the United States Marine Corps Post 588 and the US Navy Honors and Ceremonial Funeral Team conducting services.
Ross was born on October 10, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Earnest and Pauline (Anderson) Strickland. He was a floor sales representative for Southland Floors, a member of the Diamond Hill Golf Club, The NRA, and very passionate about golf and a Proud Republican. Ross lived most of his life in Wisconsin and he was a 100% disabled Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam from September 1963 till October 1966, when he was discharged and continued in the US Navy reserve until 1969.
He is survived by his son, Justin Strickland; grandson, Jeremiah Strickland; sisters, Tina Brown and Juana Mahlandt; daughter, Tracey Gilley; son, Scott Mayer; granddaughters, Bailee Korf, Jordyn Korf and Meikayla Korf and his best friend, Thomas Hughes. Preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Strickland.
Very nice! You are doing Ross very proud! If you need anything let me know. Tom
Ross was one of a kind. He could be cantankerous as hell, and also compassionate as hell. He loved Florida and Golf. He told me once when I asked him how he was, and, he said, “I still can play golf, so, it’s a good day”. He loved his family and enjoyed the new home, even though he had to “be in control” of the process…….lastly, he was so passionate about this Country. If he would have been in a wheelchair, he still would have fought with all he had!! Love you, Ross. Hopefully you are playing golf with Arnold Palmer about now!!!!!
Got to know Ross the last two years at Diamond Hill golf course and played many, many rounds with my friend.
A very compassionate man and I can’t recall a time that when he saw me he would not say ” Love Ya man “. He loved his golf and man of man could he put some top spin on the ball for an extra 30 yards of roll. My wife Cindy and I think about Ross just about every day and miss him greatly.
I’ll see you in Heaven Ross and I I have a peace as I know he loved Jesus. Enjoy all your ” hole in ones” up there and save some for me.
Love Ya Man
Pastor Steve Boyd
Hey old friend from Buffalo Creek, and Diamond HIll, you ARE missed, and we hope you’re busy playing the back nine in heaven! Love you man!
We had some good times and laughs together. Love going for strawberry shortcakes with you. Play that perfect game in heaven my friend. We williss you greatly.