William Herbert Strickland Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Herbert Strickland of Gilbert, West Virginia, who passed away on December 3, 2025 at the age of 68. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Herbert Strickland to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parent Lucille Elswick Stanley; his grandparents, Ranse Elswick and Magalene Elswick; his wife Shelba Strickland; his son Steve "Whitey" Ellis; his sister Donna Gibson; his children, Paul Strickland (Shay), Matt Strickland (Kansas), Mickey Ray Ellis (Jessica), Timothy Eugene Ellis (Erica) and Shelia Carol Cline (Manny); his grandchildren, Mitchell Cline (Michelle), Justin Cline (Laura), Brittney Cline Lester (James), Cheyenne Basenbeck, Chavez Strickland, Isabella Strickland, Alex Strickland, Makai Strickland, Kaden Christian, Avery Christian, Skyler Strickland, Raven Strickland, Kamdyn Strickland, Eden Strickland, Lacey New, Brandy Christian, Billy Jack Christian, Angel Ellis, Dominique Ellis and Conner Ellis; his siblings, Larry Stanley and Connie Lee; his close friend Garrett Lowe; and his pet Harley. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Mounts Funeral Home Chapel Mounts Funeral Home (253 4th Ave, Gilbert, WV 25621). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
