Nichols-

Hybert Neauzon Strickland III, 41, of the Pleasant View community passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at McLeod Loris Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Loris, the son of the late Hybert Neauzon "Bert" Strickland, Jr. and Carolyn Wooten Strickland. Hybert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army where he served in Operation Enduring Freedom while stationed in Gardez, Afghanistan. He received the Medal with Valor, the Meritorious Service Medal,and the Combat Action Badge for service to his country. Hybert loved his country, his family, and especially his girls, Allie and Ransome. He was a loyal and dedicated friend to many.

Hybert is survived by his mother, Carolyn W. Strickland, his paternal grandmother, Brittie B. Strickland, both of Pleasant View; his wife, Deana Huggins Strickland; his daughters, Allie Price Strickland and Ransome Faith Strickland, all of Effingham; a sister, Brandie S. (Pete) Carlucci of Pleasant View; a brother-in-law, Terry (Kathy) Huggins of Traveler's Rest; nieces and nephews, Brent, Sam, and Carolina Carlucci and Emily, Davis, and Lainey Huggins, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 24, 2016 in the Fellowship Hall of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, January 24th in the sanctuary of the church. Burial with military honors will be held at Blanton Cemetery.

If you would like to remember Hybert, the family suggests that memorials be made in his memory to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 13403 Highway 19, Nichols, South Carolina 29581 or to Camp RAE, 915 Cherokee Road, Florence, South Carolina 29501.

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