Grayson Lynn Strickland, age 43, of Wadley, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness. A celebration of Grayson’s life will be held on Saturday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. at May & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. Reverend David Boggs will officiate.
Grayson was born in Decatur, Dekalb County. He loved being outdoors and he possessed a passion for hunting, especially duck hunting. Grayson formerly worked as a welder and heavy equipment operator prior to becoming a certified lineman, a profession that he took great pride in and loved. His last place of employment was Will Bros. T and D Utility Company. Grayson was a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Survivors are his wife, Rhonda Hall Strickland of Wadley; children, Tristin Lynn Strickland and Taylor Alexis Strickland both of Wrightsville, and Jacob Kyle Strickland of Wadley; mother, Judy Turner Morgan and his father, Butch Strickland and his wife Sandy all of Tennille; brother, Justin Neil Strickland and his wife Tiffini of Eatonton; and a nephew, Sean Strickland.
Donations may be made to Infinite Hero at infinitehero.org or to Ducks Unlimited at ducks.org/get-involved/memorial-giving