Mr. James B. Strickland, JR., age 65, of Rome, GA, formerly of Lyerly, GA, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2014, in Etowah Landing, Rome, GA.

Mr. Strickland was born April 9, 1948, in Tallas, FL, the son of the late James B. (Ben) Strickland, SR, and Kathrine Sapp Strickland, He was a member of the Lyerly First Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

Survivors include his children, Shayne A. Strickland, Lakewells, FL, Shannan Rossow, Lakeland, FL, 2 Grandchildren, Quintan Rossow, and Dawson Rossow.

Funeral services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday January 18, 2014, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Baird officiating.

Mr. Strickland will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday January 18, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.