Mr. Henry David Strickland, known by all as “Bud”, age 85, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, October 16, 2026, at Magnolias of Walterboro.
Born April 8, 1941, in Colleton County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late David Newton Strickland and the late Bennie Mae Chassereau Strickland. He retired after thirty-six years of service from J.P. Stevens / CCX in Walterboro as a loom fixer. His greatest joy and pastime was being a farmer. As an outdoorsman, he will always be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing. He was a member of Ruffin Baptist Church.
Surviving are: his wife of sixty-four years, Mrs. Jean Smith Strickland; a son, Dave Strickland, and his wife, Rita of Ruffin; two grandsons, Justin Thomas and his wife Hilary and Kyle Thomas and his wife Lindsay; and two great-grandchildren, Mason and Camille. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Brett Strickland and Hunter Strickland, as well as two siblings, Sue Myrick and Bob Strickland.
Funeral services were held 11 o’clock Monday morning, October 19, 2026, from the graveside at Carters Ford Baptist Churchyard, Lodge. Arrangements By: The Brice W. Herndon And Sons Funeral Homes And Crematory, Walterboro Chapel, 1193Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndon.com.
