Jeffrey Brandon Strickland
July 21, 1983 ~ November 26, 2006
Resided in:
Parrottsville, TN
Lance Corporal Jeffrey Brandon Strickland, 23, of Camp Lejuene, formerly of Newport, TN, died on Sunday, November 26, 2006 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
He was born in Hendersonville, NC on July 21, 1983 and was the son of Victoria Tipton Whitlock of Parrottsville, TN. He graduated in 2001 from Cocke County High School and was a U.S. Marine having served two tours of duty in Iraq.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Jessica Johnson Strickland of Newport, TN; step-father Marty Whitlock of Parrottsville, TN; maternal grandparents Donald and Lillian Tipton of Arden; mother-in-law Evelyn Johnson of Newport, TN; father-in-law, William Dale Johnson and wife Denise and sister-in-law Allison Johnson, all of WV. He is also survived by a half-sister, two step-sisters, friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A graveside service will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday at Avery’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bob Fox officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Memorials may be made to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation,
P.O. Box 1947 Quantico, VA 22134 or to Imagination Library, 1020 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jessica,
My heart goes out to you at this time in the loss of Your Husband. I have read the entries in the guest book and have come to my own conclusions from what has been placed in writing, You have every right to profit off your husbands death as he was Your Husband. Who is supposed to profit off it? His Girlfriend? I hate to speak ill of the dead but instead of trying to adopt another womans child he should have thought about getting a divorce first. If we want quote the Bible does the Bible not also speak against Adultry? Jessica keep your head up and fight for what is rightfully yours.It is so sad to see the almighty dollar destroy people but thats what greed will do for you.
Hugh – I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much your son meant to you, even though his mother would not allow you to see or talk to him. Unfortunately, Brandon had to form his opinion of you solely based on what SHE said. Being in heaven, Brandon now knows how much you love him and have always loved him. Hang on to that love.
Jessica – I am sorry for the loss of your husband. I don’t know all of the reasons why some people are so against you, but I am sure that these people were ok with you and Brandon getting married when it happened. I just simply feel that control of Brandon was lost by some and this is the way the anger is being lashed out. Hold on to your wonderfult thoughts and times with Brandon always.
As far as the Bible being quoted, the Bible also states that we should forgive our fellow man, for if we cannot, the Father shall not forgive us.
I think, more than anything, that the slandering and hatred and evil that is taking place now that Brandon has passed is the work of Satan.
Kay
Brandon,
I will miss you. You was a dear friend. As I watched and listen this past week It is a shame that even in death your dad and his family cannot give you the respect you deserve.
God Bless you and your mom.
Sunshine-Jessica,
If you would take a look in the mirror you would see why you are only fit to be a contract wife, and if you looked at Krissy, you would clearly see why Brandon was in love with Krissy and see who should have been the true grieving widow not a fraud. I would rather see a total stranger prosper and profit off of Brandon’s death than you. Your family is the one who is greedy because you did absolutely nothing but go against Brandon’s wishes and if he were here at this present time, you would know his true feelings about you and this farce contract marriage. Everyone knows that you are a fraud and so does Brandon. It takes a sick individual like yourself that collects off of their husband’s death, then claims to be a grieving widow and has the nerve to bring your boyfriend to the funeral home and the funeral. How does it feel knowing that the only true friend that you will EVER have is now dead and you were too cheap to even buy flowers for his funeral only because the Marine’s wouldn’t pay for the flower’s and this money would have came out of your money that you collected. It’s pretty sorry when a grieving widow will not purchase flowers for her husband, but can attend his funeral in a limo. Who’s greedy now? Jessica, how is the car shopping going. Have you picked up your new car at this time, because everyone knows that you were car shopping one day after you were told that your husband had died? Jessica, you were presented opportunities in life to make the right decisions to rectify the pain and torment that you have brought upon Brandon’s family and unfortunately you must not have any morals about yourself because you clearly didn’t do the right thing and please just remember that you the bible states that you reap what you sow. If you would like to discuss the dead, you know where I am and I will be happy to meet and discuss this with you.
My condolences go to Vicki, Marty, Krissy, Alex, Don, Lilly, and the rest of Brandon’s TRUE FAMILY.
Brandon’s Sister HIS TRUE FAMILY,
Misty Whitlock
Brandon:
There are no wars in heaven, no bickering, no family fueds. May you rest in peace. I pray for those who survive you in this nasty place.
Sorry for your loss
Vickie – our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Mary McKinney & family
Vickie,
My heart goes out to you. Brandon loved you more than he could ever show or say. A love that only a mother and son can share. He will always be by your side. God Bless You. I love you. We will always share all the wonderful memories with Brandon. I thank you for letting me be a part of your family.
Krissy and Alex my condolences to you. Brandon loved you and was waiting for the day to be with you. Now he is and you will feel him every minute of the day. You and Alex was his life along with his Mom, Marty, and his grandparents. My love is with you. God Bless you.
Brandon I Love You
To all of you I am here if you need me.
Hugh,
We are sorry for the loss of your son Brandon. Our thoughts are with you and hope you find peace knowing Brandon is in Heaven with his grandpa Donnie.
Bob,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandson Brandon. Our thoughts are with you during this time. We know Brandon is in Heaven with his grandpa Donnie and they are making up for lost time.
To the Family of Lance Cpl. Jeffery Brandon Strickland, please except my condolences.
I did not know Lance Cpl. Strickland, But it always saddens me to read or hear that one of our HEROS have fallen, no matter how are where.
My Heart and Prayers go out to the whole Family.
EO 1 Harley Fender. USN-Ret
Fairview, NC
Hugh,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Your Son Brandon. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time and hope you will find peace in knowing that Brandon is now in Heaven with his Grandpa Donnie
Bob,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandson Brandon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Norman, Darryell, Deedee, Debbie & Darron,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Nephew Brandon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Hugh,
I am very sorry for the loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa
Norman,
I am praying for you and your family during the loss of your loved one.
Norman and Hugh,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew and son. We will continue to pray for your family during this difficult time.
Hugh, My thoughts and Prayer’s are with you. Sorry to hear about the loss of your son Brandon
Brandon,
The leaves are beginning to change color and fall is in the air once again. It doesn’t seem possible that you have been gone for almost 2 years but then you haven’t been gone for me. I close my eyes and see your smile every day. I only wish I could touch your face and hear your voice one more time. I love you, son.
MOM
Vicky,Marty,Misty and the rest of Brandon’s family, I just wanted to share with you my deepest sadness and condolences with all of You I love Brandon very very much and I want you all to know that there will never be a day where he isn’t in my heart and thoughts,I want to thank all of you for being so kind to Alex and I and Thank you for everything you have done. We had so many plans and I wish so badly that I could just have him back and Even Though Brandon and I never Got the Chance to walk down the isle I know he loved me and He loved Alex,and Had wanted so badly to adopt him,I want you to know that I love brandon and always will and your are his family so I will always love you and continue to be apart of your lives and share mine and Alex’s lives with all of you. I only wish that we could have one more day,one more hug,or just see his amazing eyes staring back at me saying i Love You…Again thank you all very much for allowing me to be apart of your lives and for sharing brandon with Us.,With love and Sadness,Krissy
condolences from Judy McCary Lynda Lanning, Tim Lanning, Carol Lanning, Kimberly Lanning-Hare, Vickie Lanning, Sonya Lanning-Russell Judy McCrary 828-696-2771
Brandon, it has been stated and shared of how much so many people love you and how proud they are of you. I am proud and honored to be one of those. I now pray for God’s peace and comfort for ALL of your family and friends. I have asked God for forgiveness and I have given forgiveness. I love you, Aunt Dee
Jessica, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and the family.
Vickie, I don’t know if you remember me or not but we used to work together at Alpine. I am so sorry for your loss. You and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Tammy Hopson
Friends & Family of the Whitlocks: We would like to thank all of your for your kind thoughts, sincere words of comfort and prayers. Marty and I greatly appreciate your condolences very much and they have helped to make the pain of our loss more bearable. Brandon lived every moment of his life to the fullest and spent his last months surrounded by people he loved. The bonds that are formed during active combat are stronger than blood and being able to meet and spend time with his comrades has been a relief to my heart. Our greatest blessing was Brandon spending Thanksgiving weekend with myself, Marty, Krissy, Alex and his grandparents. Brandon died knowing how much he was loved and respected and few people in life ever have that comfort.
Love,
Victoria
Brandon,
It has been several monthes since your death and I find myself thinking of you often. Everytime I drive by a bowling alley I always smile and think of the last time we spent time together midnight bowling and wish that we could have hung out together more often. You were always one of my favorite relatives and one of the most kind hearted people I have ever known. I miss you deeply.
Jessica & Hugh: You will have to live with your actions for the rest of your lives and you will never profit or prosper from the dishonor that you have cast upon my son’s death and burial.
Victoria Whitlock
The Holy Bible: King James Version. 2000.
The Psalms
91
Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty
1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.
3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust:
his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6 nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;
but it shall not come nigh thee.
8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation;
10 there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, Mt. 4.6 · Lk. 4.10 to keep thee in all thy ways.
12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Mt. 4.6 · Lk. 4.11
13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Lk. 10.19
14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him, and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
You are still my first thought in the morning and my last thought at night. I miss you every day and I still struggle with why you had to die. I love you. You will always be the best part of my life!
Love,
MOM
Brandon,
I’m up a little late sipping on some corn likker and got to thinking. Been to damn long bud and it dawned on me that every fall when fresh likker runs I get to thinking about you. I was new to 1/2 A Co but we got to be good buds quick. I grew up west of you but man we got along like two peas in a pod. Bought a farm recently and started working on my recipe. Wish you were here to hang out. I miss my friend.