Funeral services for Bobby Lee Strickland, 69, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday December 31, 2016 from the graveside in Greenlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Duke Graham officiating. Born September 9, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL, Mr. Strickland died Sunday, December 25, 2016 in a local hospital. Mr. Strickland served as a sergeant in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War; was a retired heavy equipment operator from St. Johns River Power Park; and was a member of Foster Drive Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruthie Alice Strickland; a daughter, Teresa Virginia (Joe) Frint; and two granddaughters, Zoey Summer Frint and Allie Nicole Frint, all of Jacksonville. Arrangements are under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S..GravesideSaturday, December 31, 201601:00 PM Greenlawn Cemetery4300 Beach Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 322164140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763