Joda "Jody" Edward Strickler, 85, of Timberville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord on August 20,2023 at his residence.

Son of the late Robert L. Strickler Sr. and the late Fern Good Strickler.

He was a graduate of the New Market High School class of 1956 and served on Board of New Market School Association.

Jody served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1957-1960. Retired from Walker Manufacturing after 38 years. Part time work at Shenvalee Golf Course and yard work for friends.

He was a member of the Forestville-Quicksburg Ruritan Club, and server on the council at Solomon's Lutheran Church where he was a member for 62 years.

Jody was an avid baseball player and Little League coach. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, gardening, landscaping, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

On October 21,1960, he married his wife of 62 years, the former Annabelle Phillips.

Also surviving are his children, Michael Strickler (Donna), Joni Strickler (companion Chuck) and Ronda Hanson (Tracy); granddaughters, Jessica Reel, Amanda Reel, Calysta Strickler and Virginia Strickler. Preceding him in death besides his parents are, Robert L. Strickler Jr., Mary Grim, Jerelean Sieber, Lester Strickler, and Donnie Strickler; grandson, Henry Starkey III.

His body was cremated.

The family will receive friends Sunday August 27th 2023 from 6-8 PM at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway Virginia.

Pastors Steve Wood and Laetitia Schoeman will conduct a service Monday August 28th 2023 at 11:00 AM at Solomon's Lutheran Church, Quicksburg VA. Burial will follow in church cemetery with a light lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society or Sentara Hospice Services.