Joe Fate Strickland, age 87 of Harrison, passed away at Harrison Hospice House on Friday, September 3, 2010.
He was born at Branson, Missouri on April 20, 1923, the son of William Albert and Ollie Alberta (McEntire) Strickland.
He worked as a car salesman since 1949 and had retired. He was a 50 year member of the Boone Masonic Lodge #314 and a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church.
Joe loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.
His parents preceded him in death.
Survivors include his life-long love of 64 years, Florence Strickland of the home; two sons, Billy Joe Strickland and wife, Ann Sanders Strickland of Western Grove and David Strickland and his wife, Deborah of Harrison; a daughter, Kim Smithyman and her husband, Mike of Harrison; 3 grandchildren, Blake Strickland and wife Kim, Zach and Matthew Smithyman, who were the apple of his eye and they loved their Pappa Joe. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was open during business hours Monday, September 6, 2010. The service was Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison with Rev. Robert Shaddox officiating. Burial followed in Mapelwood cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons and family members.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice House.
Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.