Mr. David Glenn Strickland
Mr. David Glenn Strickland, affectionately known as “Dee” and “Strick,” was born in Baltimore, MD, on October 16, 1958.
David was an outstanding football player and proud alumnus of Warwick High School in Newport News, VA. His effectiveness as an offensive lineman resulted in his receiving a full scholarship to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). The friends made while there became his second family.
David started his professional career in city of Newport News, VA in the Purchasing Department. From there, he went to the Sheriff’s Department, where we worked as a Courtroom Deputy Sheriff. In 1987, he moved to the Juvenile Detention Center. He advanced in the department and held positions including Acting Deputy Director and Nighttime Coordinator of Juvenile Services, which required supervising all secure and less secure services locations in the city of Newport News. He received the Outstanding Supervisor Award on numerous occasions. During his time in Newport News, he also worked for the Department of Juvenile Justice for the State of Virginia as well as the Department of Juvenile Services for the City of Chesapeake. Prior to retirement in 2008, he held the position of Intake Coordinator at the Newport News Department of Juvenile Services.
David was a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. He was initiated on August 26, 1983 by Alpha Alpha Chapter in Newport News, VA. He transferred to the Omicron Phi Chapter upon relocating to Columbia, SC. David participated in local and national community service projects such as the Million Man March in 1995. He continued his love of education and ECSU until his passing by providing scholarships for incoming freshman in the School of Education & Business and donating to the 1982 ECSU Alumni Class scholarship. David was present at every ECSU Homecoming and CIAA tournament cheering on the Vikings.
David had a strong faith in God and called Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church in Eastover, SC home from his move to South Carolina until his passing. He was known for his uncanny ability to network and connect with others especially as it relates to the uplifting and well being of young adults and people with hidden talents. David was also a family man who mentored and supported younger family members as well as kids of coworkers and friends to further their education. He was a resourceful person who never met a stranger. He enjoyed researching and learning about antique cars, often called “hoopties,” and watching football, especially, his beloved New England Patriots. His jokes, humor, and hearty laugh will be deeply missed.
David peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, M. Geneva Strickland; sister, Denise “Pebbles” Johnson; aunt, I. Evangeline Strickland; and great uncle, Wilbert Strickland, Sr.
Mr. David Strickland is survived by his devoted wife of almost 22 years, Dr. Felicia Scott-Strickland, of Columbia, SC; daughters, Karen M. Johnson of Quantico, VA, and Dr. Sylvia Best of Newport News, VA; granddaughter, Sarah Best-Young (6) of Newport News, VA; great aunts, Bessie Horne of Durham, NC, Nona Strickland Jones of Fayetteville, NC, and Sharon Strickland Urquhart Richardson of Newport News, VA; great uncle, Norman Urquhart of Atlanta, GA; niece, Ebony Strickland; nephew, Michael Johnson; three great nephews, Javion Strickland, Zumari Strickland, and Jori Strickland; great niece, Adaja Strickland, all of whom from Newport News, VA; and father- and mother-in-law, Dr. Robert “Dad” Scott and Dr. Cathine Scott of Blythewood, SC.
A celebration of life will be held in Newport News, VA. A date and location will be announced.
My sincere condolences on the passing of my beloved sister’s husband. Stay encouraged Felicia despite of this occurrence.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Dr. Scott-Strickland,
Please except my condolences on behalf of your sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Beta Zeta Chapter. We love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
My sincere condolences to David’s wife and family. He will be surely missed in many second family circles of which he claimed members of; Warwick High School Class of 1977, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), Omega Psi Phi Frat Fraternity, Incorporated, Newport News Purchasing Department, several Virginia Department of Juvenile Services, Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church etc. David will missed by many. RIP Bruh
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
This was truly a shock to me! Mr David and his family was truly a blessing! He will be missed! He would check up on the boys and just make sure they are ok. Rest in Heaven Mr David
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincere condolences to Soror Felicia and family as you mourn the loss of my fellow ECSU alumnus; David. May God’s grace & mercy abide with your family. Phi Beta Sigma;Bro Jimmy Coples,ECSU 72
To Dr. Strickland
My sincere condolence to you and your family during this difficult time in the passing of your husband, my friend and. classmate (ECSU 1982). We will miss Strick’s physical body but not his spiritual presence. What a Blessing he was to ECSU and the body of Christ. My prayers are with you and your family. The strength of God Be with you and the family.
Be Blessed
So sorry for your loss sending condolences to the Family…
Scott- Strickland Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. May God shower you with strength, comfort, and peace.
I was very saddened and shocked to learn about David! STRICK was a very hard worker and well respected! He was funny and loved his family. May you have double triple blessings always, dear dear hearts 💕 God bless and comfort you all😇😍✝️❣️💕
My prayers and condolences to you Felicia, children and extended family. God’s Blessings to you my friend.
To the Scott-Strickland Family
My condolences on the passing of your husband and son in law. I worked with David in Juvenile Detention in Newport News, Virginia. Praying that God will give you strength during your period of bereavement and remember that God us our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Love you❤️🙏🏽❤️
To my cousin, Remember, those of us who sleep in Jesus will awake never to sleep again. Let this hope be in you.
May you find comfort in these words.
My Deepest Condolence to the Strickland Family, my heart is very heavy to learn of the passing of my dearest friend. My prayers to the family, he was such a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. 💔🙏🏽🕊🕊
Soror Felicia,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband. May God grant you peace, understanding and strength during this difficult time.
Felicia-May the God of peace & comfort be with you and the Strickland family! I will always remember his warmth & compassion towards people! Cherish his memories! Felicia, I am a phone call away!
My sincere condolences and prayers to you, Soror Strickland and your family. God cares.
Dr. Strickland and family, I am at a lost for words as I adjust to my classmate, friend and Devine mine friend going to his heavenly home. Strick was a fixture at our ECSU Homecoming and a man to his word. You are now and always part of our Viking family. Viking Love, Chair Board of Directors ECSU NAA INC
So sorry for the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of my ECSU classmate/fellow football team member David “Strick” Strickland. Strick was one of the first people that I met my freshman year and has always kept in touch with me over the years. I was looking forward to seeing Strick and the rest of the Class of “82” at the 40th reunion. Although Strick may be gone from our sight, he will forever live in our hearts. RIP my brother till we meet again. Much ❤️ and blessings.
Felicia,. sincere condolences to you and the family. Praying God’s strength for you during this difficult time.
. “We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him” (1 Thessalonians 4:14).
Keeping you in prayer.
My deepest condolences to you Soror Strickland on the passing of your dear husband. Curtis and I will be praying for you during this time and please know we are here for you. May the Grace of our God be with you.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. May you & the family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. 💔
Felicia,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family.
David knew no strangers! He was truly loved by his ECSU Viking where I met David! I looked forward to seeing him at all Viking events and he will truly be missed as they come around later this year! My sincere sympathy to his family.😓🙏🙏💐💐 With Viking Pride! Jackie Wooten Class of 1976! 💙💙
David was a great person and a good friend and he will truly be missed. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family.
My heartfelt sympathy to the family of David Strickland. He was a big part of the Henderson family. We will forever cherish the memories we created in the Marshall Courts neighborhood. May the grace of God be with you forever and always
To the family of Mr. David Strickland, I am praying for your strength as you prepare to lay to rest David’s earthly body knowing that his eternal soul is with our Father God. I graduated with David from our great school, ECSU. As mentioned in his obituary David was instrumental and active with planning class of 82 40th reunion celebration. I had not seen or spoken to David personally in years but he was one of the people I dearly wanted to see again at the reunion. I remember David’s kindness, his smile and his laughter. I pray God’s peace to you.
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of our beloved friend and ECSU classmate. Homecomings will not be the same for me. I could always count on seeing your smiling face under the ECSU tent.
My Condolences to the family
Dear Felicia and family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of David. I know your hearts are heavy. Look to Jesus the one that will bring peace in the storm and strength when you are weak, the comfronter in sorow. I will miss him!
Felicia, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Love is eternal. May you have peace in knowing yhe love you shared will reign forever. God Bless!
Dr. Felicia, our heartfelt condolences are for you and your family. Our prayer is for God to keep and comfort you during this time and always. Sending love and hugs.❤
Soror Scott-Strickland,
My sincerest condolences. Sending you love and praying for your strength.
May God hold you and your family close during this time. Hugs and love to you all.
Dr. Strickland, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband David. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do and we will definitely be praying for all of you during this difficult season.
Sincerely,
Garrysa Caffey
Xi Omega Zeta
Warner Robins, GA
Dr. Felecia
My deepest condolences to you and the entire family, 🙏
Dr. Strickland, so many of his ecsu friends share your soror. Strick was a great man who mentored many. He was a big brother to me and became a brother to my husband. He never met a stranger.
Prayers for your strength.
Soror Strickland my heartfelt condolences and prayers on the passing of your husband. Keeping you and your family in prayer. 💙🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊
Soror Scott-Strickland,
Please know that our hearts mourn with you. Our prayers are with you and our thoughts of love surround you. May our Father support you always and fill every need you may have. Be forever blessed in the name of Jesus. Phi Phi Zeta Chapter – Ridgeland, SC.
Dr. Scott-Strickland my condolences are with you and your family ! May God’s peace bring you comfort during this difficult time.
My condolences to you and your family Soror Strickland💙🙏
My sincere condolences to you on the passing of your sweetie (David)., as well as to the entire family. I will miss his smile and kind words. May God provide you and the family with the strength and comfort you will need at this time.
My condolences and prayers are with you. ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dr. Felicia, my prayers are with you and your family! May God continue to hold you in His arms for comfort during this time.
Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time of loss. Please know that you and the entire family and deeply in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. My condolences to the family. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you. You all are in my prayers.
Soror Strickland,
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband. May God comfort you in your time of need.
Soror Strickland,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your husband and my friend and classmate (ECSU Class of 1982). Strick was so devoted and we are all so blessed that God allowed him to pass our way. Sending prayers. 🙏🏽💙
Love and hugs to my sweet friend Karen during your time of bereavement. I’m always here for you. Prayers for strength and comfort for the family during this time and forever. ❤️ Ashley
Sending love, hugs, and condolences to Soror Felicia Scott-Strickland, on the passing of her husband.
Jerome and I are lifting you in our thoughts and prayers .
Yvonne Jefferson-Barnes
My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mr. Strickland was an awesome man of God and his memory will live on. God Bless.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Soror Strickland,
I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am praying for your faith and strength at this difficult time. Many Blessings. Judge T. Diane Surgeon 🙏💙
Condolences to the family.
Ours Condolences to you and your family 🙏❤
Soror Strickland,
My condolences on the passing of your husband. Keeping you and your family lifted in prayer. Hugzzz all the way from Chicago. 🙏💙