- Date Of Birth: August 2, 1946
- Date Of Death: February 21, 2020
- State: Maryland
Eric James Strickler, Sr., 73 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, February 21, 2020 in the Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.
Born in Delta, PA, on August 2, 1946, he was the son of the late Colvin Jacob and Eleanor Jane (Scott) Strickler. He honorable served the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a Truck Driver, employed by Overnight Transportation before his retirement. Eric was a member of the Vietnam Vets/Legacy Vets M.C., Moose Lodge, Elkton, MD, VFW Post 6027 North East, MD, where he was past commander, and the VFW Post 8175 Elkton, MD.
Survived by his wife: Sue (Reynolds) Strickler; daughter: Melissa S. Taylor (Erick) and son: Eric J. Strickler, Jr. (Reanea) all of Elkton, MD; three brothers: Reed Strickler of West Palm Beach, FL, George Strickler of Fawn Grove, PA and Steve Strickler of Delta, PA; grandchildren: Haley Strickler, Cody Goodwin, Erick Taylor, II, Alley Taylor, Lauren Dykes, David Parrett, Tambra Smith and Amber Grafton; and great-grandson: Hunter James Goodwin.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter: Kimberly Ann Strickler; brother: Colvin J. Strickler, II; and daughter-in-law: Jennie Lyn Bennet-Strickler.