David Brooks Strickland
July 21, 1981 ~ March 22, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT - David Brooks Strickland, age 40, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. David was born in Nash County, NC on July 21, 1981. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark. B. Strickland.
A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, David was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and a die-hard Tarheels fan. A College and Career Readiness Instructor with Nash Community College for over 12 years, the friendship and bonds he formed with his students will forever live on as well as the impact he made on their success. David especially enjoyed visiting his family along the coast of South Carolina and cherished his nieces and nephew as though they were his own. A dedicated and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, his memory will live on well into the future.
David is survived by his parents, Dr. Henry Howard "Hank" Strickland, Jr. and Rita Anne Barnett Strickland of Georgetown, SC; his brothers, Jeffrey B. Strickland and wife, Brooke of Raleigh and Steven D. Strickland of Raleigh; and his nieces and nephew, Briggs, Bee, Libby, and Coley.
A Celebration David's Life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ross Chellis officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later time at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in David's memory to the Nash Community College David Strickland Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 7488, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 3/25, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 3/25, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Celebration David's Life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Ross Chellis officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
A private family burial will be held at a later time at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Hank and Rita, Profound sadness to hear of your loss. Hopefully, memories of happier times together will help ease your sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family. Colin
I just can’t imagine this happening to you. You were the best teacher anyone could ask for, I wouldn’t have made it without you. Rest In Peace Mr.Strickland, you will be missed so much!!! Sending prayers to the Strickland family.
David was a kind and gentle person that we enjoyed knowing. Blessings to the Strickland family.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you! Peace be with you all.
Mr. Strickland was my teacher, my friend and someone who I looked up to. He pushed me to get my high school diploma and get enrolled into college. He believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. He was not just my teacher but my friend. I will never be able to put into words how much he meant to me. I will miss him more than words can describe. Thank you for everything Mr. Strickland I love you and will do everything I can to make you proud. Prayers to the family and the ones that loved him most. ❤️
We will forever remember David’s beautiful smile which filled up his face. We have fond memories of him and the rest of the young men of RMSH’s class of 1999. Rest In Peace until we meet again. With love, Kathy and John Tobias
Rita and Henry, I am so sorry to hear about David. My prayers are with both of you as well as your family.
My heart is heavy, he was the best teacher I have ever had. He always had a smile on his face, always made class fun. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet such an incredible man. I’m praying for your family.
Dear Strickland family, I want to give your family my deepest condolences. I’m sure you know what a great man you raised!!! I thank you for your son but most of all I Thank God for him. He always was there for me and anyone that wanted or needed anything. It hurts to know we will not see him here but I pray for strength and guidance for your family. He was not just a teacher he was a friend and a father figure to many of us. His smile and great humor will be mostly missed. Sending prayers and blessings
Our hearts are with you during this time of David’s death. Prayers for your family. Gary and Joyce Ange
My heart is broken for your family over this loss. Please know that I am praying for you and hold you in my heart.
My heart is broken for your family over this loss. Please know that I am praying for you and hold you in my heart.
My heart is broken for your family over this loss. Please know that I am praying for you and hold you in my heart.
I would like to thank Mr. Strickland even now for wanting me in his class a few years back. He is the reason I fought to graduate, he gave me so much confidence in my work and I’ll always appreciate him for that. I hate that he has passed and hope he finds peace in his new life. Thank you for everything Mr. Strickland.
Thank you, for all you’ve done to help me finish school. You will be missed. Mckenzie spence
Dear Rita and Hank and family, I am so sorry about David. He and I became great friends while we worked together all those years! He was always telling me to stand up straight!! He was kind, funny, and everything you raised him to be. I am sending love, prayers and hugs to all of you! Love Eliza
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In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Tachianna Phillips lit a candle
Dear Strickland Family, I believe life is a never ending journey and does not end here on this earth. While David will be greatly missed, I can’t help but think of the kind legacy he has left behind. To work with students for over 12 years and have a positive influence on their life is a noble legacy. I will always remember our time from car pooling to pre-school at St. Andrews to our graduation at RMSH. I wish you Peace & comfort.
I am very upset about this news, Mr.Strickland you were one of the best teachers anyone could ever had i enjoyed going to your class you were the best. You will be miss by many, Rest In Peace David Strickland.
I love you Mr.Strickland I had so many good times in your class you were such a kind soul and you always had a smile on your face you’ll be missed ❤️❤️❤️
I am so saddened by the loss of Mr. Strickland. He was such a major influence in my life as a student. He was gracious with his time and willing to help any student in any way possible. He personally changed my life for the positive. I will always remember him and all that he did for me and all the others he impacted in their lives. I will miss you, Mr. Strickland.
Mr. Strickland was a great mentor , friend and great teacher. He truly left his mark on me . He believed in me when i didn’t. He gave me the courage to keep going when I wanted to give up. Rest In Peace Mr. Strickland.
So many wonderful memories of David. I knew him as a baby and very young boy. Absolutely PRECIOUS! God has a plan! David is now with Mark in that plan. What a comfort knowing you will all see one another again. Love and peace be with you all. RIP David. All our love and BIG hugs!
Love and prayers surround your family!! We will always remember your family with friendship and love!! We will truly miss David !! He was such a sweet kind person!!
You were such a sweet soul! The students certainly loved you and learned a lot!! I learned a lot from you too! I really enjoyed working on the same hallway with you. You always had a smile on your face and made me laugh! I truly cannot believe you are gone! You left us way to soon!!! There will always be a void at NCC without you! Rest in Peace Sweet Soul! I’ll see you on the other side!!! God certainly gained a good one yesterday!!
I’m a recent graduate at Nash community college from the Ged program Mr. David Strickland was teaching. He gave me so much confidence in myself. I wasn’t confident in my math test at all because math isn’t my strong subject. He told me I have nothing to worry about because he seen me writing down notes in class and that I could at least make an 8. He even said if I didn’t pass he would tutor me all week til the day of the next test just to make sure I did pass. I passed the first time with an 8 on my math test. He said you don’t know how proud I was of you when you told me that you passed with an 8 I had the biggest grin on my face. That made me so happy that he was proud of me. He made time for his students no matter what he was doing. He will forever be missed. He was my favorite teacher.
Hank and Rita, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is just more than we can imagine to lose yet another child. May God hold you in his arms and help you walk this path and know that you have many, many friends who love and support you on this journey. Bless you both, Jane and Steve Walsh
Dave you will definitely be missed. Thanks for making my first weeks of employment at Nash CC a great experience!! We appreciate all you have done for our students. Rest Peacefully good friend.
John 1427, says, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. May the Lord give your family and friends comfort, peace, and strength for the days and weeks ahead. David genuinely cared for others. The students of Nash Community College loved him and respected him. Thank you for sharing your son with all of us at the College. We will miss him and his passion for helping our students.
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Laila Thompson lit a candle
David was such a cheerleader to his students, and team members! He was such a light at NCC and could make us laugh! He will missed tremendously! I’m thankful for the many years I got work with David and his students! I’m praying for comfort and strength during this very difficult time!
David was very special to many students as well as his co-workers. He made such an impact on so many lives at Nash Community College. David will be greatly missed and remembered at Nash Community College. God did gain an wonderful angel this week. Praying for comfort and peace to the family at this time. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
David was very special to many students as well as his co-workers. He made such an impact on so many lives at Nash Community College. David will be greatly missed and remembered at Nash Community College. God did gain an wonderful angel this week. Praying for comfort and peace to the family at this time. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
I am deeply saddened that David is no longer a guiding light at NCC. I worked at NCC for less than a year but in that time I had many interesting and humorous conversations with David. He was a wonderful colleague and teacher. I am so sorry his light will no longer shine at NCC but I believe his memory, the work he did and the support he gave to so many will not be forgotten. I am thinking of his family at this difficult time. I wish healing and peace for you all. I hope memories of his wit, humor, and intellect give you comfort.
Praying GOD will surround the family with love, peace and comfort that will carry you through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to David’s family. May you find comfort in the loving memories shared and in knowing David touched and empowered the lives of many!
My condolences to the family. I pray that you feel God’s comfort during this very difficult time. Employee at Nash CC
Bad things happen to good people. David was a fine young man born into one of the most loving and caring families brought into my life by a great act of God. Kindness and loyalty are and will always be the way I remember David and his whole family. May Peace come to all of you as the days go by. He and Mark will have the table set and waiting for you good folks when you arrive. Love you Dr. Hank!
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Roslyn Pemberton lit a candle
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Ginger Carnley lit a candle
Hank & Rita- our hearts are heavy hearing about your loss. We are praying for you and your family and sending so much love. We look forward to giving you a hug when we visit the lowcountry in June. With much love and many blessings, Charlie and Natalie Cooke
Hank & Rita- our hearts are heavy hearing about your loss. We are praying for you and your family and sending so much love. We look forward to giving you a hug when we visit the lowcountry in June. With much love and many blessings, Charlie and Natalie Cooke
Hank, Rita and family, our prayers are with you all. May our God hold you tight and carry you when needed.
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, JRobert Moore lit a candle
We send our deepest condolences to the family of Mr David. He will be missed.
My condolences to the family. He was one of my math teachers & will truly be missed 🙏🏾🙏🏾😢…
David was a fantastic teacher – one who truly invested in his students and wanted to see them succeed. He will truly be missed.
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Matt Quarles & Dean Fisher lit a candle
My condolences to the family he will be greatly missed he was amazing teacher and so understanding
Hank and Rita, our hearts are broken to hear of David’s passing. Please know you are in our prayers. We love you both and think of you so often. Hugs and Prayers.
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Sharon Barnhill lit a candle
Hank and Rita, you and your family are in our prayers. We pray the memories that you have with David helps to get you these hard days ahead. We are here for you in anyway we can help. Paula and Dwight Ford
Dr. Strickland and Rita. I am deeply sorry to hear about David. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Alan and Shirley Olsen
Hank and Rita I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you and your family have my sympathy. Charlotte
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, Jeronn G Hart lit a candle
So sorry for ur lost . I loved the way he teached and was a awesome person
So sorry for ur lost . I loved the way he teached and was a awesome person
So sorry for ur lost . I loved the way he teached and was a awesome person
So sorry for ur lost . I loved the way he teached and was a awesome person
So sorry for ur lost . I loved the way he teached and was a awesome person
Most amazing your man who gave back to society. He loved NCC and teaching his students
Hey Mr Strickland this is your student Damien Cadena from Nash Community College thank you for being the best teacher and person and getting me through school it was a honor and I hope your in a better place I send my thoughts and prayers to your family you will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Strickland family. David will be truly missed by his friends, co-workers, and students. He made such a positive impact on the lives of many.
Dr. Hank Strickland and family Belated condolences in the recent loss of your son this week. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care! Emily Bass
Dear Rita, Hank and family, Our whole family has been struck by the news of David’s passing. Our hearts break for the tremendous loss your family has suffered. Please know that we will be lifting you in our prayers. Our deepest condolences. The Barker Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
In memory of David Brooks Strickland, David and Sharon Stewart lit a candle
So sorry for the loss of your son, Rita and Hank. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Rita, Hank, Jeff and Steven, Our hearts were broken to hear of David’s tragic passing. Please know that you all, your beautiful family, will remain in our prayers with hope that God will help you heal. I was especially proud to know that David was helping others with education at Nash Community College. Rita and Hank, you gave our world four special gifts – each of your boys. With sympathy and love, Jane Shields
Rita and Hank, Joe and I were so shocked and saddened to hear about your son’s death. I wish we had known him, the obituary was a beautiful to tribute to your much loved son. He was obviously quite a gentleman. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jo and Joe