Joseph Mitchell Strickland

July 1, 1942 - January 24, 2021

Joseph Mitchell Strickland, 78, of Charlotte, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the Harris Hospice Unit of Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Mitchell was born in Jessup, Georgia, on July 1, 1942, the son of Jack and Thelma Lane Strickland. He split his childhood between Jessup and Charlotte, NC. On May 1961, he married Mary Ann Pressley and in 1966, he moved to Charlotte permanently. Together they had four children and on November 13, 2009, she preceded him in death. He then married Mary Niday who survives him. Born with a talent to use his hands, he worked as a carpenter until 1992 and then went to work driving truck for Innermodel. When not working, he enjoyed all things golf. Whether playing or shopping for golf related supplies, he lived and breathed golf, with his Oak Hills, Larkhaven, Charles T Myers and Waterford ranking among his favorites. Mitchell also enjoyed eating, and impressed many a fish camp with his ability to do so, and impressed not so many a waitress with his ability to rattle the ice in an empty glass as he awaited a refill. Most of all, he loved the time spent with family and friends. He was a founding member of Harbor Baptist Church and Mitchell’s witness affected numerous people during his lifetime. Mitchell loved the Lord so much he ran a bus ministry for over 30 years, witnessing and bring people to the Lord and salvation. He was also a member of Liberty, Southside Baptist, and most recently, was a member of Laurel Baptist Church. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Mary; his children: Dale (wife Jeanne) Strickland of Concord, Michelle Denise (husband John) Strickland Horne of Charlotte, Darren Strickland of Concord, and Joseph Strickland of Charlotte; a sister, Carolyn Dowdy; grandchildren: Barbara, Crissy (husband Mike), Candy, Mitch (wife Kelly), Jason, Lindsay (wife Stephanie), Brittany, Lauren, Cole, Courtney, Michael, Brianna, and Joshua; great grandchildren: Madison, Johnathan, Grayson, Mikayla, Kayleigh, Freya, Bella, Brielle, and Makalyn. Mitchell is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, and his brothers Bobby Strickland and Jack Flemming Strickland Jr. Mitchell’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. All services will be held on Thursday, January 28, at Laurel Baptist Church, 11801 Plaza Rd Extension, Charlotte, NC 28215. Visitation will begin at 1 pm followed by services at 2. After the service, Mitchell will be taken in formal procession to Sunset Memory Gardens where he will be laid to his final place of earthly rest next to his first wife, Mary. Social distancing guidelines and mask wearing will be required. You are also welcome to follow the funeral online at https://laurelbaptistchurch.com/resources/livestream-worship-guide