Joseph Arthur Strickland

Hortense – Joseph “Joey” Arthur Strickland, 78, of Hortense passed away Thursday morning (April 2, 2026) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Ted Strickland and Lottie Allen Strickland. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Gwen Strickland; and an aunt and uncle, Peggy & Sam McAfee.

Joey was a computer programmer and a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and the song leader. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his life revolved around them. Joey enjoyed woodworking and camping.

Survivors include his wife, Selena Strickland of Hortense; a son and daughter-in-law, J.B. Strickland (Nikki) of Hortense; a daughter and son-in-law, Joey Lynn Nuenke (Wayne) of Hortense; 5 grandchildren, Kate Edwards (Zach), Sam Nuenke, Elise Ammons (Jeremy), Carter Strickland and Max Strickland; 3 great grandchildren, Blaine Edwards, Eleanor Hollingsworth and Sam Ammons; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Al Strickland (Jan) of Blairsville and Gary Strickland (Joyce) of Hortense; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Sybil Strickland (Elkin) of Hortense and Jill Dyer (David) of Ormond Beach, FL; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday (April 4, 2026) from 12:30pm-2pm at Twin Rivers Baptist Church.

A funeral service will be held Saturday (April 4, 2026) at 2pm at Twin Rivers Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Rowell, Rev. Derwin Griffin and Rev. Rusty Bryan officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Rivers Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Carter Strickland, Max Strickland, Jeremy Ammons, Zach Edwards, Blaine Edwards and Roger Bunch.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.