Jerry Wesley Strickland Obituary

The family of Jerry Wesley Strickland of New Bern, North Carolina announces his passing on June 11, 2026. Jerry, born on September 23, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Wesley Strickland and Lela Peedin Strickland; his brother Donald Graham Strickland (Kay); and his nephew Brad Strickland. He is survived by: his wife Martha Murchison Strickland; his stepdaughters, Elizabeth Boyd Gatchel (Brian) and Joanna Lyn Agnew (Tom); his grandchildren, Madelyn Elizabeth Gatchel (Dylan), James William Gatchel II (Kaitlyn) and Boyd Hinton Best; his brother Lloyd Douglas Strickland (Kay); his nieces and nephews, Julie Hagerman (David), Emily Murdock (Jack), Adrienne Strickland, Jonathan Strickland (Melony), Kevin Strickland (Adalys) and Andrew Strickland (Adrienne); Brian Sears, Lauren Wargo and Jerry. He is also survived by children/grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations in Jerry's memory to the Lela Peedin Strickland Scholarship Fund at East Carolina University, to Craven County Partners in Education or to a memorial of your choice.