Jack L. Strickland, 82, of Mullins passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in Horry County, the son of the late Herey Strickland and the late Christine Harrelson Strickland. Jack sold life insurance for over forty years in Mullins and the surrounding communities. He could be found in the mornings at Burger King enjoying fellowship with friends. Jack was loved by all.

Jack was predeceased, in addition to his parents by a son Danny Strickland; a brother William Strickland; and a sister, Azalea Carmichael.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Wise Strickland; a son, Jack L. "Ricky" Strickland, Jr. of Germany; two sisters, Nancy Jo Magera (George) of Mullins and Ouida Sarvis "Wayne" of Florence, and two grandchildren, Joseph Strickland of Virginia and Michael Strickland of San Antonio, Texas.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018 in the chapel of Meares Funeral Home with burial to follow at Red Hill Memorial Gardens.

If you would like to remember Jack, the family suggests that memorials be made to Mullins First Baptist Church or to the Beacon Soup Ministry of Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, South Carolina 29574.

The family would like to thank McLeod Hospice for the loving care shown for Jack.

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