LOUISBURG - Jackson Wendell Strickland, Jr. 77, of Louisburg, passed away Sunday afternoon.

Jack was a son of the late Jack and Mary J. Strickland and was preceded in death by his sister, Melina S. Bell, and his brother, Randolph Strickland.

Jack was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. He was a mechanic and loved drag racing. He gave a lot of his time and support to the New Hope community and other surrounding communities.

A graveside service will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at New Hope Christian Church Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Barham officiating. The family will re-ceive friends immediately following the service.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Jackie S. Burbank of Youngsville, Tammy Murray of Franklinton; sons and daughters-in-law, Jackson and Cara Strickland, III of Louisburg, Stephen and Denise Murray of Wake Forest; sister and brother in-law, Anita and Chris Herndl of Durham; 8 grandchil-dren; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Christian Church, 2779 NC 98 Hwy. W., Louisburg, NC 27549.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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