Henry Strickland, Sr.

Henry Strickland, Sr.

July 12, 1956 – January 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, Henry Strickland, Sr. transitioned from his earthly life at the age of 67. He was the son of the late Leon and Willie Mae Strickland and Husband of Judy Lockett Strickland. Henry was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. John B. Davis, Jr. of Children of Israel Baptist Church in Killona, LA.

Affectionately known as “Bibby” to friends and “Hook” to the family. Henry worked on the pipeline as a painter traveling to different states for many years. Henry loved the lord with all of his heart, mind, and soul.  He received his Bible Study Certification on September 18, 1998. After receiving his certification, he started teaching his children about the word of God. Henry conducted Bible class with his children on Sundays. Wednesdays and Fridays at his daughter’s houses and a glorious time was had. Henry enjoyed talking about the lord with anyone he came in contact with. He spent his time helping family and friends in the community in any way that he could. If you knew Henry, then you knew you were surely in for a good laugh. His favorite quote was “Too hip to trip and too cold to get old!”  Henry loved his children, but Henry loved his bike “Bubbles” even more.

Henry Strickland, Sr. leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife Judy, 6 loving children: Trina (Christopher) Johnson, Ashley (Whitney), Shanina, Joshua, Jasmin, and Shiquana (Melvin). 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 siblings; Gladys S. Williams, Odile, Odell, Hebert, Jules (Dolores) Strickland. 1 sister-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law, 4 God children: Antoinette and Mark Strickland. Leslie Lockett and Ralph Jackson, Jr. He is preceded in death by his son Henry Strickland, Jr., parents Leon and Willie Mae Strickland, 10 siblings, Percy, Willie, RuthS Strickland, Geraldine Lewis, Evelyn Lockett, Elizabeth Washington, Donnice Robertson, Freddie Mae Stewart, Ella Lee James, Yvonne Williams, and Helen Phillips.

Relatives and friends of the family, Pastors, Officers and Members of Canaan Baptist Church and all surrounding churches are invited to a Celebration of Life at 11:00am on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Canaan Baptist Church, 319 Killona Drive, Killona, LA 70057.  Rev. Henry Wolfe, Pastor/Officiant. Visitation 9:00am until time of Service at the above-named church.  Interment Killona Resthaven Cemetery, Mary Plantation Rd, Hwy 3141, Killona, LA  70057.  Final Arrangements Entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, Inc.  605 Main Street, Laplace, LA  70068. 985-359-1919.  “Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission”.