John Fitzgerald Strickland served in the U.S. Army.
Deputy Sheriff John Strickland was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call at 7:46 a.m.
While driving to a trespassing call, his vehicle swerved off the road and struck a tree on Nursery Road near Highway 87.
Deputy Strickland was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Harnett County Sheriff's Office for eight months. He is survived by his wife and three children. His father also served with the agency.
Deputy Strickland was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Harnett County Sheriff's Office for eight months. He is survived by his wife and three children. His father also served with the agency.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Strickland served with the Harnett County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Lillington community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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