Jacob Foster Strickland, 73, of Nichols passed away peacefully Monday, July 10, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Marion County on March 22, 1950, the son of Eula Mae Small Strickland and the late Herschel Monroe Strickland.

A graduate of Floyds High School, Foster spent most of his adult life working in construction. He was an avid North Carolina Tarheels fan and especially loved Tarheels basketball. He was very competitive and liked to win. Prior to his declining health, Foster enjoyed playing pool and riding 4-wheelers. A loving son and brother, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his father, Foster was predeceased by a son, Barry Strickland and a brother, Kelley Ray Strickland.

He is survived by his loving mother, Eula Mae Small Strickland of Nichols; his sister, Deloris Elliott and her husband, Squeaky of Latta; nephew, Kevin Strickland (Tara) of Aynor; nieces, Tracy Suggs of Aynor, Sonya Rogers (Rodney) of Latta, and Candy Devers of Mullins, several great-nieces and great-nephews, and a sister-in-law, Cathy Strickland of Aynor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Nichols with Reverend Benji Hutson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

If you would like to remember Foster, the family suggests donations be made in his memory to Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 535 Nichols Highway South, Nichols, South Carolina 29581.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.

Foster is in the care of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.