Thomas Dewey Strickland Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Thomas Dewey Strickland of Merritt Island, Florida. Thomas, born on August 3, 1957, passed away on August 23, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Thomas for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Thomas’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Lee Strickland (Barbour) and Dewey Madison Strickland; his siblings, David Strickland and Kathy Cox (Strickland); and his nephew Daniel Madison Strickland.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Strickland (Brown); and his children, Jacob Ellis, Krystina Strickland-Smith and Lee Strickland. He is also survived by his five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Children's Hunger Project*: https://thechildrenshungerproject.org.