Obituary of Bobby Jim Strickland

Bobby Jim Strickland November 18, 1946 - April 13, 2023 Bobby Jim, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Crossville, Alabama after a brief illness. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Strickland and Beatrice Johnston Strickland Bruce; stepfather, D.B. Bruce; sister, Rita Gilbreath; stepbrothers, Terry and Jeff Bruce; and brother-in-law, Joe Hawkins. He is survived by his daughters, Beverly (Jimmy) Robinson and Wendy Strickland; grandchildren, Jason Hubble, Spencer Hubble, Kevin Robinson, Dalton Robinson, Brooke (Jonathan) Lawson, Sidney (Seth) Trussell, and Colby Strickland; great-grandchildren, Dyson Hubble and Emmett Milli, Talya, Lilith, and Ezra; sister, Linda Hawkins; stepbrothers, Shan Bruce and Steve Bruce; brother-in-law, George Gilbreath; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members; and special friends, Mike Bynum, Jimmy Gary, Danny Gaskin, and Larry Head. Bobby was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a member of the Crossville High School Class of 1966. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, telling stories, and cheering on the Crimson Tide. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 22, at Crossville Community Church (Crossville Methodist Church), followed by refreshments in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please bring stories and pictures to share. Arrangements Entrusted to W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel