Ed Stricklin Was born April 10, 1928 in Savanna, TN to Willie Elva Welch and Ottis Stricklin. He died Wednesday April 14, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 82 years, and 4 days. Preceded him in death were his parents, Willie Elva Welch & Ottis Stricklin And brothers and sisters. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the Army He leaves to cherish his memories Sons: Dean (Letha) Stricklin of Portageville, MO Tony (Ginger) Stricklin of Sikeston, MO Tracy (Terri) Stricklin of Portageville, MO Brian (Sherry) Stricklin of Georgia Daughters Devis Stricklin Anya Franklin of Washington Tammy Elliott of Washington Sister; Ann Pearl (Bud) Westerfield of Crown Point, Indiana 16 Grand Children; 7 Great Grandchildren and a host mAnya other relatives and friends.