Jerry Walter Strickland

Mr. Jerry Walter Strickland, 80, of Newton Grove passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 30th at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove. The family will greet family and friend’s Monday, April 29th from 7 – 9 p.m. at West & Dunn Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Hillcrest Cemetery, Newton Grove following his service. Officiating will be Pastors Gills, Jeff Hayes and Greg Tart.

Left to cherish his memories are, Ms. Donnie Knowles, the love of his life for 55 ½ years. Stepdaughters, Jan Knowles, and Ann Harris of Newton Grove. Step grandson, Joey Hairr, Newton Grove and step great grandson, Ethan Hairr, also of Newton Grove. His beloved Fur Baby, Little Girl.  He was loved by many friends and cousins. Always willing to help, very caring, giving back and loved all animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Elenor Warren Strickland. His sister Judy Strickland and his stepson William “Bud” Knowles.

Jerry was a proud Veteran and supporting Veteran’s was very important to him. Please consider donating to Wound Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS., 66675-8516 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St. Suite 800, Miami, Fl. 33131.

Pallbearers will be, Eddie Barefoot, Ethan Hairr, Shane Westbrook, Bob Westbrook, Gary Godwin and Gene Bass.

West & Dunn Funeral Home, Newton Grove is honored to serve the Strickland – Knowles Family.

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